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Form of workThe Product Development Manager will manage the sourcing and Product Development strategy for Home & Lifestyle, bringing product ranges to the retail market.
As the Product Development Manager, you will lead a team of Product Development specialists to optimise the performance of the PD functions, to execute design briefs to a high standard whilst maximising profitability and development of commercial product ranges
Client Details
A fantastic opportunity for a Product Development Manager to join a leading business who supply consumer products to the UK top retailers. They are a design led business covering a number of different product areas including, Home & Lifestyle, Stationery, Arts & Craft, and Toys & Activity.
Description
- Management of the PD range plan critical path, ensuring key calendar milestone are always met.
- Management and cultivation of a key strategic supply chain, ensuring optimal terms for the business are agreed upon.
- Identifying new supplier opportunities, targeting those aligned with companys quality and price parameters.
- Collaborate closely with the Design team to ensure briefs intents are executed to the highest standard, whilst meeting commercial expectations of price and margin.
- Support in the development and execution of the ranging strategy, both long term and short term, with both UK and Global markets in mind.
- Manage the department's product offering and pricing architecture to ensure commercial product opportunities are maximized.
- Demonstrate exceptional awareness of competitors and external industry trends.
- Lead and manage a high functioning team, providing guidance and direction to all members of the team.
- Promote a high-performance culture, ensuring every team member is supported and empowered to successfully contribute to the overall business objectives.
- Leading and championing the sustainability focus within the Product Development life cycle.
Profile
- Extensive Product Development and commercial experience.
- A strategic thinker, highly analytical and results orientated.
- A creative problem-solver, naturally curious with the confidence to challenge current practices to instigate positive change.
- An excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Naturally collaborative with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- A seasoned leader with experience of nurturing and developing teams.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary
- 21 days of annual leave (increasing with service)
- Flexible working hours around core hours
- Early Finish Fridays
- Free onsite gym
- Great working environment
- Social events
- Free snacks, drinks & treats
Product Development Manager
Product Development Manager
