Homewares Merchandiser / Product Development Executive

We are seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Merchandiser / Product Development Executive to join our 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 * Previous experience in merchandising, product development, buying, or a similar product-focused role. * Experience within licensed consumer products is highly desirable. * Knowledge of homewares, kitchenware, pet, ceramics, giftware, or seasonal products would be advantageous. * 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. Please send your CV over to Kat along with a cover letter/email. 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. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest