The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about product. We are looking for an individual who can build lasting relationships, have a problem-solving mindset, is not shy of multi-tasking, knows how to prioritise, learn quickly, and be open to a challenge.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in all functions of the product development process including brand development, design, and buying/supplier relations
• Support Senior product manager of management of project critical path’s (CPA)
• Day to day administration and assisting the smooth running of health & beauty, household, pet & gift categories
• Responsible for sending out courier packages and sample management
• Work and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all areas of the account are being run effectively and projects are within timeline against the CPA.
• Prepare and write copy for product, sales & marketing materials
• Support and manage product and design briefs. Working closely with the design team to produce and adjust designs to fit customer/brand requirements
• Manage cross functional relationships with our overseas office, always maintaining our One Team culture.
• Be able to work with a diverse workload across a variety of product areas
• Send regular updates regarding the business and product development
• Support regular market washouts and comp shopping to ensure market awareness
• Support on raising product and design briefs and managing system uploads

Requirements

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role desired or a graduate with a buying, product, creative or marketing degree.
• Creative experience desired

Key competencies and skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task on multiple projects
• Confident in communicating and developing relationships with internal and external sources
• Strong time management and a proactive work ethic
• Highly organised
• Fluent use of Microsoft Office – in particular Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Personal Profile

• Self-motivated
• Passion for product and an interest in retail
• A willingness to learn and improve and have a ‘hands-on’ approach.
• Can show examples of cross-functional working
• Appetite to learn new categories and explore new product ranges
• Be reliable and committed
• Have a valid UK licence and a reliable mode of transport

Other information

In turn we offer

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities · Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
• Cycle to Work scheme