An exciting opportunity for a proactive individual with an interest in consumer products, licensing and partnerships to join Product Network’s growing team
This role sits at the centre of Product Network’s merchandise activity, supporting high-profile clients across television, entertainment, sport and lifestyle.
The successful candidate will help deliver product-led campaigns assist in the development and rollout of merchandise programmes, while working closely with clients and partners.
Company Background
Product Network has been supplying branded merchandise for a range of high profile clients since 1999. The company comprises a team of experienced professionals who pride themselves on making a real difference to their clients’ businesses. Our client list is exceptional in the world of media and entertainment, including Sky, Disney, Fremantle, HBO and Prime.
Overview of the Role
This is a key entry-level role within the team and an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in merchandise production.
The role will suit someone with strong organisational and commercial skills, offering exposure to end-to-end merchandise programmes — from product ideation and partner research through to execution, rollout, delivery and performance tracking.
The successful candidate will be smart, organised, enthusiastic and detail-driven, not afraid to get hands-on with project delivery and will thrive in an energetic and collaborative agency environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Merchandise Campaign Support
· Support the planning and delivery of merchandise programmes across multiple clients
· Research and identify potential partners, manufacturers aligned to brand and campaign objectives
· Assist with the development and coordination of product ranges, collections and promotional merchandise
· Track new promotional merchandise opportunities and market trends across categories such as apparel, collectibles, homeware, electronics and publishing
· Ensure all branded merchandise aligns with client brand guidelines and approval processes
2. Product Development & Creative Support
· Assist with product ideation and creative development for promotional merchandise
· Support briefing of designers, suppliers and partners to ensure high-quality product output
· Review product samples and support approval workflows
· Contribute ideas for merchandise-led activations, launches and collaborations
· Work alongside creative teams to ensure consistency of brand across all merchandise
3. Reporting & Analysis
· Track merchandise activity, including product launches, partnerships and sales where available
· Compile reports on campaign performance, product success and key learnings
· Maintain up-to-date merchandise trackers
· Monitor consumer trends, competitor activity and emerging product opportunities
4. Client & Team Support
· Interface with client teams on the day-to-day running of merchandise programmes
· Support the preparation of proposals, presentations and product strategies
· Assist with budget tracking and forecasting for merchandise activity
· Participate in brainstorms for new briefs, product ideas and partnerships
5. Administration & Agency Support
· Help maintain organised records of agreements, product approvals and key documentation
· Take ownership of the agency social channels and develop an ongoing content calendar to update clients and prospective partners on our work
· Assist in the general running of the office and wider team activity as required
Key Attributes
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Highly organised with strong attention to detail
· Creative thinker with an eye for product and design
· Confident working to deadlines and managing multiple projects
· Comfortable building relationships with partners, suppliers and clients
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office
· Experience with design tools (e.g. Adobe, Canva) beneficial but not essential