Product Developer

Description:

We're looking for a Product Development Specialist to join our homeware team, Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will work with the team to focus & align product placement with the Sourcing factory base to meet the QVC customer demands by offering the highest quality product at the best value possible. You will assist the Product Development Manager in delivering clear product development briefs and directions to QVC offices and suppliers directly. You will use market trends, buyer input, sales performance and customer metrics to enhance products developed to enhance margin and customer experience. You will participate in overseas buying trips and manage follow ups. You will attend trade shows and comp shop with the PD Team.

You will lead negotiation of pricing, delivery and approval of product samples, you will manage sample development process. You will have constant email communication with our offices, agents, and direct suppliers, and build relationships with our sourcing partners to ensure implementation of QVC procedures.

Who We Are

QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively, engaging way. We offer an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewellery – and we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning customer service. Worldwide, QVC reaches more than 200 million homes via our 12 broadcast networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps and social pages. In 2021, QVC International served 4.7 million customers and has more than 7,000 team members in the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China.

What You Bring

• you will bring a creativity to new product development
• You will have product expertise and be able to negotiate the best prices.
• you will work to a critical path and ensure this stays on track
• Product development experience across multiple home classifications
• Business Knowledge-Home
• Understanding of relevant design systems such as PLM
• You will be expected to travel both domestically and internationally.