Product Development Manager – Toys

My client is an established fast growing toy business based in Devon, they are looking to add to their team with an experienced Product Development Manager – experience within toys, outdoor/sporting goods would be a real advantage. Applications will be considered from other non-food consumer goods industries. You must be commutable to the offices in Devon or be prepared to relocate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting in depth market research and trend analysis.
• Identifying, sourcing and developing a range of products.
• Creating briefs for our in house designers.
• Overseeing prototyping and development sampling processes.
• Completing and checking product specifications.
• Liaising with suppliers and factories, including travel to the Far East, as required.
• Involvement in managing cost prices and ensuring company margin requirements are met.
• Managing each product’s critical path.
• Travelling to attend UK and international trade shows and visiting suppliers.

Person Specification:

Skills/experience

• Previous product development experience.
• Extensive knowledge of products and supply chain.
• Ability to produce innovative and creative concepts.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, internal and external.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and AI Illustrator.
• Excellent numeracy, time management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to network and influence people.

Disposition

• Creative flair.
• A passion for product.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to take risks.
• Self-motivated and confident.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible.
• Ambition and passion to succeed.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Online discount
• Company sponsored healthcare scheme

Contact: Shelley Velati

Reference: SV/3900

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