Product Development Manager

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 issuesProfile 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 preferredJob 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 Product Development Manager - Home Textiles