About me

Senior Product Developer at a creative games, gifts, home and party accessories company based in London, UK. The aim of my role is to develop in a time sensitive industry, be commercially minded, maximising profitability, maintaining existing branded products and seeking new business areas. To be successful within my role, I have to be highly creative & forward thinking, have an ability to manage numerous ranges at any one time, display strong communication & presentation skills (travel worldwide for meetings with buyers & manufacturers). Over 7 years experience starting as a Trainee Product Developer, quickly moving into a junior role, followed by a Product Account Manager to now (since 2017), a senior member of the Product Development team responsible for COL (customer own label - projects within the US) & TT own brand ranges.

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Work history

Senior Product Developer - US COL & TT Own BrandTalking Tables
Jan 2018London, United KingdomFull Time
As part of my hybrid role, I also lead and oversee the product development for all US COL customers including Party City, Pier 1, TJX, World Market and Fab Fit Fun. US COL • To significantly grow the US COL accounts and increase YOY sales • Attend regular US trips, to all key accounts/ to secure business and maintain relationships • Present US market with a fresh design approach based on my trend analysis and commercial knowledge • Review sales on existing ranges and products within the US COL to inform future development TT Own Brand • Introduced a new product category to TT brand; - Sourced homeware from India and introduced a new handcrafted look to TT current ranges - Brought a new creative direction to the brand by envisioning what my area could be and how the product will add a new layer to TT becoming a lifestyle brand • Attended sourcing trips including the Delhi Fair and many supplier / factory visits.
Senior Product Developer UK GroceryTalking Tables
Dec 2017 - Jan 2018London, United KingdomFull Time
I led and oversaw the product development for all the major grocery retailers including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s. • Driving the team to win new/maintain SKU’s within new category’s and new customers • Annually present Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter product innovation to Category Managers and Buyers at key retailers • I lead sourcing trips in the Far East & Europe; - Approve products, maintain relationships with suppliers and source new product categories - Negotiate competitive pricing and work through product specifications - Attend sign off meetings in Hong Kong with Tesco technical teams • I was line manager to the PD Assistant, and I provided coaching and support to encourage her growth and to help contribute to the success of our ranges

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Skills

• Product Development
• Negotiation
• Adobe Photoshop
• Account Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Management

Education

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BSHeriot-Watt University School of Textiles and Design
Sep 2008 - Sep 2012United Kingdom
Modules undertaken in Final Year: International Trade Issues; Strategic Management; Commercialisation in Context; International Marketing and Globalisation; Hons Project/Dissertation