A company that is an online flower and gift retailer, offering same-day delivery of flowers, personalized gifts, hampers, perfume, and jewelry nationwide, is seeking a proactive, commercially-minded Product Developer to join their team. You will be responsible for sourcing, selecting, and managing product ranges that excite customers, drive sales growth, and maintain healthy margins.

Responsibilities:

• Trend Analysis: Identify emerging market trends and customer needs to source and develop high-potential products.

• GTM Execution: Collaborate with Marketing to execute successful product launches and track post-launch performance.

• Sales Growth: Develop buying strategies for assigned categories and identify opportunities through sales data analysis.

• Vendor Relations: Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships and evaluate performance metrics.

• Negotiation: Secure favorable pricing, delivery, and payment terms to protect and improve profit margins.

• Cost Optimization: Monitor cost structures and identify savings without compromising quality or value.

• Stock Optimization: Balance product availability with holding costs by monitoring turnover and reorder cycles.

• Demand Forecasting: Partner with Supply Chain to forecast demand, prevent stockouts, and reduce lead times.

• Systems Management: Utilize inventory management systems to maintain data accuracy and replenishment reliability.

• Experience: Proven background in product development, buying, or procurement (Retail environment preferred).

• Analytical Skills: Proficient in interpreting sales data, forecasting demand, and using inventory management software.

• Negotiation: Skilled at managing vendor relationships and securing high-value agreements.

• Mindset: A customer-focused collaborator with strong project management and communication skills.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Consumer Science, Supply Chain, or Marketing preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com