Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager Own Label – Normanton 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 strategiesManaging the full product lifecycle from concept to launchIdentifying new opportunities through market and competitor analysisWorking with Marketing to develop strong brand propositions and packagingManaging suppliers and negotiating cost, quality and lead timesDeveloping and delivering the Own Label Development PlanEnsuring products meet all legal, safety and quality requirementsSigning off samples, packaging and final productionWorking 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 skillsCommercial awareness and a genuine interest in product innovationUnderstanding of manufacturing, sourcing and complianceExcellent project management and organisational skillsA creative, commercially focused approachThe 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.