Junior Product Manager - Textiles

Junior Product Manager – Textiles Location: Christchurch, Dorset Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, Hybrid working available after probation Salary: £28,000 per annum + 10% Annual Performance Bonus + Discretionary Bonus Start Date: ASAP Travel: Occasional UK travel required About the Role We’re recruiting a Junior Product Manager - Textiles to join a leading FMCG company based in Christchurch. Working within the Textiles Division, you’ll help develop reusable bags for top high street retailers like M&S, Primark and Aldi. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in product development in a fast-paced, creative, and trend-led environment. You’ll be involved from concept through to shelf-ready product, with support from a collaborative, dynamic team. Key Responsibilities * Research new product trends and analyse competitor activity * Support the product development process from concept to launch * Manage product samples, costings, and critical paths * Work closely with design, sales, technical, and sourcing teams * Assist in customer meetings and product presentations * Liaise with global suppliers and overseas teams * Ensure product quality meets expectations What We're Looking For * Experience working with textiles/consumer products buying, or a similar role (1–2 years or relevant degree) * A passion for textiles, fashion accessories, or reusable products * Highly organised with strong attention to detail * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Willing to travel to stores, meetings, and trade shows when required Benefits * £28,000 salary + 10% annual performance bonus * Annual discretionary bonus * 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service) * Hybrid and flexible working hours * Medical cash plan, mental health support & enhanced family leave * Pension: 7% employee / 5% employer contribution * Cycle to Work scheme & regular company social events * Dress-down Fridays and friendly team culture Why Apply? If you’re passionate about developing products that stand out, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of an innovative, forward-thinking team – this is the role for you