Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager Own Label Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. 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? xehkeey 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