Product Development Manager

Reed are working with an award-winning organisation in Norfolk, UK, recruiting for the exciting role of Product Development Lead, to join the leadership team on a permanent full-time basis.

Withing the role you will be responsible for coordinating projects and delivering all product plans in line with the company objectives, strategy and UK/EU market requirements, within deadlines and budget. You will collaborate across departments (internationally) as the go-to for all teams on individual products and product lines. 

The role

• Leading the Product Development team, managing workload and utilising strengths within the team to support their development whilst ensuring tasks are complete to a high standard
• Overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring suitability of products for the UK and EU market, collaborating with product managers, reviewing product content and suggesting alternatives.
• Manage the product portfolio, working with teams regarding product changes.
• Use analysis and reporting skills to monitor sales performance, market trends, competitor activity, product performance and product lifecyle management, identifying profitable product ideas and growing partner opportunities. 
• Lead the annual Product Development Plan for key products and core brands in line with company strategy
• Manage vendor relationships and partner relationships- proactively communicating at all levels including with production artists internally and externally. 
• Provide product expertise service to Sales, Marketing & Customer Services including annual new product presentations

The candidate will have/be

• At least 3-5 years' experience within a similar role in Project Management/Product Development
• Experience operating at senior level with leadership experience, motivating and developing teams and colleagues
• Strong project management skills and effective time management
• Proficiency in computer programs including MS office and project management systems
• Project Management experience, ability to coordinate projects within varying deadlines and balance a busy workload
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills,
• Great at problem solving, using initiative and making sound decisions. 
• Analysis and reporting skills

Package

• Competitive Salary based on experience (Senior level role)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private health care
• Life insurance
• Enhanced policies
• Company discount
• Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Flexi hours
• Hybrid working
• Scope for development

Please apply online with your updated CV as soon as possible if you're interested

Thank you

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