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Product Development Manager - Promotional Merchandise

£50,000 - £65,000
 

Job Description

A highly respected bespoke merchandise business is looking for a product development manager to join them. Outstanding Luxury clients, supportive senior team and excellent growth prospects on offer…
 
The Business
 
Operating for over 20 years, this highly respected business designs and produces truly bespoke merchandise solutions for an outstanding client base in the luxury sector. They’ve won multiple awards for their creative and innovate approach to product design and have become one of the leading businesses in their sector. Boasting strong relationships with suppliers, designers and clients across the globe, they offer an international environment in which to work and their small team are a passionate and proactive bunch who benefit from a rewarding environment. Following a strong 2023, the business is keen to expand it’s team and is interested in chatting to any manager level candidates from within the Promotional Merchandise sector…
 
The Role
 
This is a varied role that will see the successful candidate focusing mainly on the delivery of projects for existing clients. It’s a role that would suit an experienced account or product development manager from within the promotional merchandise sector who’s interested in working in a highly creative, solutions focused position, producing truly bespoke products. Responsibilities will include:
 
  • Working closely with clients, designers and external suppliers to deliver a range of bespoke products including, Stationary, Leather goods, Bags, consumer electronics, packaging and more.
  • Working proactively to source products from different markets (Far East and Europe), ensuring best prices and highest quality.
  • Helping to generate new product ideas for clients, acting consultatively and proactively to address needs and goals
 
The Opportunity
 
This is an ideal role for any promotional merchandise professional who’s looking to work on truly bespoke projects. You’ll be joining a creative environment, get to work with some outstanding names in the luxury world and have plenty of autonomy and opportunity for growth alongside the business. It’s an exciting time to join, the team and leadership are highly involved and supportive and the role offers hybrid and flexible working.
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