Our client requires a Product Development Manager to play an integral part in the product development process concentrating on products for our clients group – both for our retail and direct to consumer businesses.

Reporting to the Senior Product Development Manager you, as Product Development Executive will join a team supporting our product development process, liaising with various stakeholders from suppliers, test houses and IP attorneys.

You will be responsible for taking ownership of assigned products from an early stage right up to being trialled. This will include aspects of product sourcing; generating cost sheets; functionally testing products; undertaking market research and competitor analysis; product certification; writing product briefs, Trademark; & IP checks, reviewing artwork, broadcast compliance, pre-shipment report checks, returns analysis and creating product improvements.

Role and Responsibilities

Take ownership of assigned products and take them from an early stage to being ready for trial.

Assess and test potential new additions to our clients exciting range of products. This will involve checking potential new lines for Functionality and whether they are fit for purpose, legal compliance, broadcast compliance, validity of selling features, potential quality or safety issues.

Other Responsibilities include:

• Product sourcing
• Generation of cost sheets.
• Reviewing supplier contracts.
• Undertake market research and competitor analysis.
• Assisting in the production and/or review of accurate, relevant and concise written reports which will be used as a basis for deciding whether to proceed with a product or not.
• Assistance with the management of compliance certification and regulatory issues.
• Liaising with third party test houses for independent testing of products.
• Product sample management and storage.
• Working closely with the Creative team to ensure they have accurate information to market the product.
• Following up post sales trial to identify product defects and scope for product improvement.