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Product Development Manager 12 Month FTC

Faith Recruitment
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Leatherhead, Surrey KT24 6TB, England

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Employee Discounts

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  • A well-established business is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the creation of interior products.
  • The role requires at least 5 years of experience in product development and managing product lifecycles.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing the full development process, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring products meet market trends and brand values.
  • The position offers a salary commensurate with experience, along with benefits such as hybrid working options, PMI, life insurance, and employee discounts.
  • Candidates should possess strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in sustainable product development.

We're looking to recruit for our client who are a well-established business in a creative and strategic Product Development Manager to lead the creation of interior products. You'll manage the product from idea to launch, ensuring it meets market trends, customer needs, and brand values. An eye for market trends is key.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development of new home products.

Research market trends and customer preferences.

Work with teams (marketing, sales, R&D) to create products that fit the brand and customer needs.

Write product briefs detailing vision, audience, and goals.

Oversee the full development process from idea to launch.

Manage design, packaging, pricing, and product positioning.

Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality, cost, and deadlines are met.

Track project timelines and budgets.

Work with fragrance experts to create unique scents.

Ensure fragrances match the brand and customer expectations.

Ensure products meet safety and regulatory standards.

Promote sustainability in packaging and sourcing materials.

Work with marketing on launch strategies.

Provide product training to sales teams.

Use sales feedback to improve products.

Manage relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.

Negotiate contracts and pricing to maximise profits.

Qualifications and experience:

5+ years in product development

Experience launching products and managing product lifecycles.

Strong project management and analytical skills.

Great communication and negotiation abilities.

Experience with sustainable product development.

In return our client offers a range of benefits which include: Hybrid working option, PMI, life insurance, and Employee discounts on products! Apply now to be considered.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.