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Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager

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Posted 18 hours ago, valid for a month

Oldham, Lancashire OL4 3JA, England

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A Product Development Manager position is available in a leading textile company located in Greater Manchester, focusing on home textiles.
The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in textiles and offers a competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum.
Key responsibilities include market analysis, product development, and collaboration with factories while ensuring sustainability practices are upheld.
Candidates should possess strong communication skills, technical knowledge in product development, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
The company offers hybrid working options, free parking, and flexible hours, with a commitment to employee well-being and product discounts.

Looking for innovative ideas

Sourcing new qualities plains/semi-plains/jacquards/print bases

Client Details

A great opportunity for an Product Development Manager - Home Textiles to join a market leading textile business in the Greater Manchester office. They design and produce textiles for the Bedroom, living room etc. They have a great reputation in the industry with a number of long service employees. They take Sustainability very seriously and are members of Better Cotton they have also removing single use plastic from the supply chain.

Description

Market Analysis / Good understanding of market
Feeding back strategies to factory (seasonal, promo)
Working with factories & design on new product ideas
Setting up factory calls and tours
Benchmarking
Collating all cost information (prices, MOQ's, lead-times)
Working with factories and Category Assistant on product development
Cross costing
Helping/supporting with factory issues

Profile

Good understanding and aware what is happening in the market place & competitors - more training on competitors.
Need to be able to pull together PowerPoints
Building relationships with factories
Good eye for product & design
Good understanding of pricing/costings
Understanding technical aspects of product development - working with QA and gaining more technical knowledge.
Need to have spreadsheet ability. Eg. formula's, v-look ups
To be able to work independently and in a team
Good communication skills, sharing vital information with correct people
Involved in any factory issues and problem solving
Textiles experience preferred

Job Offer

Hybrid working 3 days in the office a week, 2 days at work from home Free car parking + Close to transports links + Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, 1 hour for lunch + Discount on Product + Flexible working hours

Product Development Manager - Home Textiles

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