Jamie Colton
About Jamie Colton
Jamie Colton is a Junior New Product Development Manager at Avon, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in buying and product development, she has experience in the fashion, home, and beauty industries, specializing in Home Decor and Home Fragrance.
Work at Avon
Jamie Colton has held multiple positions at Avon, demonstrating a progressive career trajectory within the company. She began her tenure as a Buyers Admin Assistant for Jewellery, Watches & Fashion Accessories from 2010 to 2011. Following this role, she served as an Assistant Buyer for Fashion Accessories for a period of 10 months in 2011-2012. After a brief stint at Next Group PLC, where she worked as an Assistant Buyer in the beauty sector, Jamie returned to Avon. From 2016 to 2020, she worked as a Junior Buyer for Beauty Accessories. Currently, she is the Junior New Product Development Manager, a role she has held since 2020.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Colton studied at The Nottingham Trent University, where she earned a BA Hons in Textile Design with a specialization in Embroidery from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in product development. Jamie possesses expertise in Trend Analysis, Product Development, and Negotiation, particularly within the fashion, home, and beauty industries. She specializes in the Home Decor and Home Fragrance categories as part of her current role in New Product Development.
Background
Before joining Avon, Jamie Colton worked at George @ Asda as a Senior Assistant Buyer for Ladieswear from 2014 to 2016. She also gained experience at Next Group PLC as an Assistant Buyer, focusing on Beauty products including Men's Grooming and Women's Beauty Gifting from 2012 to 2014. This diverse background in buying roles across different sectors has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of product development and market trends.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Jamie Colton has accumulated significant experience in various buying and product development roles. Her work at Avon has included a focus on Beauty Accessories and now extends to New Product Development within Home Decor and Home Fragrance. Jamie's ability to analyze trends and negotiate effectively has been instrumental in her roles, contributing to the success of the product lines she has managed.