Junior Product Developer London, England
Job description
Gift Republic is a multi award winning product Design Company that specialises in supplying unique product ideas to top retailers around the world including Selfridges, Amazon, Urban Outfitters, ASOS, Barnes and Noble to name a few. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a keen interest in Product Development to join our team. This is a varied role perfect for someone who loves to work in a dynamic team within the Gift Industry and loves to take a design conception to final finished product.
The Role: Reporting to Product Development Manager.
- Managing your workflow effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Assisting with multiple product development projects
- Helping to maintain strong relationships with our existing suppliers both abroad and in the UK
- Aiding in producing detailed product specifications and briefing them to factories
- Ensuring that all quality standards are met
- Constantly looking for ways to save costs
- Working closely with design, sales and operations
- Arranging product samples in a timely manner
- Assist shipments from suppliers to the Gift Republic warehouse
- Performing competitor and market analysis
Skill Level:
- Have at least 1 years’ experience in dealing with buying
- Show an interest in the Gifting industry and have a basic knowledge of the high street and latest trends
- Good negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly motivated to develop our product ideas into reality
- Efficient and fast working
- Confident in Microsoft office programmes especially excel and word.
- Able to work to tight time lines and proactively chasing suppliers to get things done
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful brand, and we are looking for someone who is a good team fit and willing to go the extra mile.
We are based in South Wimbledon.
Office hours are
9am - 5.30pm Monday to Thursday.
9am to 5.00pm Friday
Some foreign travel may potentially be required.
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Salary: £23,000 - £28,000
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have at least one years experience in a relative role?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in LONDON
