Trainee Product Developer

Description:

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.

Requirements:

• 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.

• 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).

• Salary: negotiable.