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.