People Marketing seeks a highly organised, commercially minded Merchandiser / Product Development Executive to join a growing team in Leicester.  This is an exciting opportunity to work across a rapidly growing, diverse portfolio of licensed consumer products, managing product development and merchandising from concept through to delivery.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating product launches, liaising with factories and licensors, monitoring critical paths, and supporting the development of innovative product ranges for major retail customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage product development projects from concept to production.
• Coordinate with overseas factories, suppliers, licensors, and internal teams.
• Maintain and track critical paths to ensure timely product delivery.
• Source new products, materials, and packaging solutions.
• Prepare product specifications, costing sheets, and development documentation.
• Review samples and manage approval processes.
• Work closely with sales and buying teams to support customer requirements.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Ensure all products meet quality, compliance, and licensing requirements.
• Support range planning and merchandising activities.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience in merchandising, product development, buying, or a similar product-focused role.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with international suppliers.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of homewares, kitchenware, pet, ceramics, giftware, or seasonal products is a plus
• Experience within licensed consumer products is a plus

Application

Please send your CV over to Kat along with a cover letter.

We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.