Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager Own Label Salary £35K Flexible 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