Product Development Executive - Hybrid

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a major organisation in Northern Ireland with the Recruitment of a Buyer to join a growing and dynamic company based in Cookstown.

What's in it for you?

• £32,000 - £38,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Exposure to international markets and global suppliers
• Opportunity to influence product strategy and business growth

About your next employer

You'll be joining a successful and rapidly growing international consumer goods business with customers across the UK, Europe and Asia. Operating across retail, travel retail and e-commerce channels, the organisation is committed to delivering innovative products and maintaining a strong presence in competitive global markets.

About you

• Degree educated in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a buying, product development or related commercial role
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Experience forecasting stock requirements and managing inventory
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong planning and organisational abilities
• Creative and innovative mindset with an eye for market trends
• Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders

What you'll do

• Manage product development activities across multiple product categories
• Develop and implement product and range strategies aligned to customer and market requirements
• Analyse sales performance and market trends to inform buying decisions
• Forecast stock requirements and manage purchasing activities
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing partners to manage product sourcing and delivery
• Conduct competitor analysis, trend research and market reviews
• Lead product meetings and gather feedback from key stakeholders
• Support seasonal launches, promotions and merchandising activities
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams on product launches and trade events
• Coordinate new product introductions, photography, website updates and launch schedules

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.

Some positive candidate feedback we've received-

''Would highly recommend Vanrath. After uploading my cv I was contacted the next day and they were able to find a permanent suitable role for me very quickly. They were very helpful and supportive through the entire interview process and were able to negotiate a very good job offer which I was delighted with.''

''Vanrath were massively helpful in helping me secure my new role. They provided tips and example questions for the interviews and were able to get quick feedback.''

''I found VANRATH to be friendly, professional, and genuinely interested in understanding exactly what the candidate is looking for. The entire process was smooth and efficient, I was kept informed throughout.''

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Skills:
Buying Procurement Product Development Supplier Management Inventory Management

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