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Product Manager/ Junior Product Manager, Swinton
Client: RMS International
Location: Swinton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
Job Description:
RMS International is an expanding importer of innovative children's toys, crafts, and stationery, both licensed and own brand, sold worldwide in key markets. Family owned and established for over 30 years with its head office in Swinton, Manchester. RMS has a global reach with offices and showrooms around the world.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Licensed department as a Licensed Product/Project Manager. Product development is at the heart of our strategy, and we aim to provide top branded products to major retailers at competitive prices. You will work with some of the biggest toy brands in the world, including Barbie, Bluey, Harry Potter, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Hot Wheels, and more.
We are looking for a product/project manager to drive focus on branded toys. If you have licensing experience and thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment, this role may be for you!
The Role:
* Develop and source innovative products within licensing rights.
* Build and maintain licensor relationships, including product approvals.
* Manage relationships with suppliers in the Far East, securing the best pricing.
* Monitor the market and identify upcoming trends.
* Collaborate with stakeholders (sales team, in-house design team, QC).
* Document and maintain all product details/specifications in the internal system.
* Stay updated on competitor brands, products, and pricing through reviews, research, and visits.
* Manage the product lifecycle from concept to delivery.
What we are looking for:
* A motivated and passionate individual with a strong background in product/project management.
* Experience in the toy/consumer product industry, with a proven ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to lead and execute ambitious range plans each season.
* A creative, collaborative mindset with autonomy over your ranges.
* Strong commercial and market awareness in consumer products.
* Numerate, articulate, creative, with excellent communication and organization skills.
* Experience working with licensed brands is beneficial.
What we offer:
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 5 years.
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