Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager Own Label Normanton Salary £35KFlexible hours including Hybrid working 25 days holiday + BH and Xmas shutdown. Pension Free parking Enhanced Family leave Sick Pay Birthday off Volunteering days Staff sales Cosco discounts Eyecare benefits Childcare vouchers Join a well-established, market-leading business with over 100 years of success behind it and an exciting growth strategy ahead. As the company continues to expand its own-label portfolio, they're looking for a commercially driven Own Label Product Manager to take ownership of the product journey from initial concept through to launch. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining product development, supplier management, commercial thinking and creativity to bring new products to market. The Role You'll play a key role in developing and growing the own-label portfolio, including: Developing and delivering own-label product and brand strategies Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to launch Identifying new opportunities through market and competitor analysis Working with Marketing to develop strong brand propositions and packaging Managing suppliers and negotiating cost, quality and lead times Developing and delivering the Own Label Development Plan Ensuring products meet all legal, safety and quality requirements Signing off samples, packaging and final production Working closely with Product Management, Procurement, Purchasing and Marketing About You We're looking for someone with experience in product development, buying or category management , ideally within an own-label/private-label environment. You'll bring: Strong supplier management and negotiation skills Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in product innovation Understanding of manufacturing, sourcing and compliance Excellent project management and organisational skills A creative, commercially focused approach The flexibility to travel occasionally, around 5% Why This Role? This isn't simply about managing a product range it's about creating products, developing brands and spotting the next opportunity for growth . If you're ready to take real ownership and make a visible impact within an ambitious business, this could be a great next move. TPBN1_UKTJ