Product Development Assistant

Job description

Product Development Assistant

This role supports the Product Development and Category teams to ensure new products are developed, managed, and launched on time. It involves coordinating with suppliers and factories, maintaining accurate product and pricing data, managing samples, and providing administrative support throughout the product development process. The position works closely with Buying, Merchandising, and sourcing teams to help deliver products efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for product development and range planning.
• Manage supplier quotes, pricing records, and product information.
• Coordinate product samples from development through production.
• Upload and maintain accurate product data in Business Central.
• Support product launches by tracking critical paths and updating customer quotes.
• Onboard new suppliers and products into company systems.
• Liaise with factories, sourcing agents, and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Assist with trade show planning, product displays, and related administration.
• Handle general administrative and ad hoc tasks for the Product Development team.

Key skills and requirements:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer systems.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Flexible, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English