New Product Development Manager (NPD) - 42k - Jewellery

Job Description

VANRATH have partnered with an ambitious Jewellery company that is rapidly expanding their international roots. The organisation is recruiting for a Product Development Manager position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join a thriving company that offers an amazing working environment, fantastic package and progression opportunities. There will be real opportunities for progression from this position.

This is a Monday - Friday (9.00am - 5.00pm) position (Permanent) - Position is based in the company's Cookstown office.

This role is an exciting opportunity for someone to come into the business and effect change in our collections and play a part in launching products globally. They will be working on ranges which will be sold internationally in travel retail, and help us build out our brands for the US market as well.

Salary

Fully Negotiable - £35,000 - £45,000 + Amazing Benefits & Progression

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the buying and developing of our jewellery and watch brands across both domestic and travel retail channels. You will establish a clear product strategy in line with our different markets and customers to continue to develop our brands.

  • Product development to include jewellery, watches, display and packaging across all our brands and markets
  • Product buying and range planning to include international travel for seasonal buying trips
  • Creative direction for seasonal concepts, campaigns/photoshoots, providing continual support and direction for website, marketing and graphics.
  • Analyse sales figures to identify key areas of success, development and improvement to aid in range planning across Domestic and Travel Retail channels
  • Produce reports for buying meetings with our suppliers
  • Conduct trend research, competitor analysis and comp shopping
  • Head up product meetings and glean feedback from key account managers
  • Liaise closely with factories and our China office, building relationships with existing and new suppliers
  • Source product in line with seasonal and promotional calendar and suggest product to be put forward for promotions
  • Placing orders, updating order master sheet

The Ideal Person:

  • Experience in a similar role
  • the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and to quickly identify problems and recommend solutions;
  • sound decision-making skills and the ability to plan and prioritise;
  • excellent communication and negotiation skills;

For further information on this vacancy, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.

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