Job Summary
A leading online retail company is looking for an energetic Trainee Product Developer with a strong interest in retail buying, product development, trend research, and supplier coordination to join their team in Midrand. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for graduates seeking hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle , from concept and sourcing to launch and performance tracking, within a fast-paced, creative environment.
Responsibilities:
Support product development and buying activities, including range planning, sourcing, and sample coordination.
Conduct trend, market, and customer insight research to prepare reports and inspiration boards.
Assist with supplier communication regarding samples, pricing, and lead times.
Collaborate with internal teams such as marketing, supply chain, and quality to support new product launches.
Prepare sales and stock reports, track product performance, and assist with team presentations.
Support basic inventory tasks, including monitoring stock levels and replenishment needs.
Requirements:
Recent graduate or final-year student in Retail, Business, Marketing, Consumer Science, Fashion, or a related field.
Strong passion for retail, product development, and customer experience.
Analytical thinking with excellent attention to detail.
Creative mindset with commercial awareness and trend sensitivity.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Benefits:
- Salary: negotiable.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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