New Product Manager

We're looking for an innovative and hands-on New Product Development (NPD) Manager passionate about marketing new products.  If you  thrive in a role where you can own the entire product journey—from initial concept through to seeing your designs on retailers' shelves? We have an incredible opportunity for you!   Our client, a  well-established manufacturer known for engineering excellence and high-quality products, is expanding its product range and investing in new categories. With a strong market share and a reputation for quality, our client is looking for an experienced New Product Development (NPD) Manager to lead innovation and drive product expansion.

As New Product Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying new product opportunities and trends aligned with the company's growth roadmap.
• Managing the end-to-end product lifecycle, from idea and prototyping to launch and market success.
• Working with Far East suppliers and in-house product designers in the UK and China to develop and refine products.
• Defining timelines, overseeing deadlines, and ensuring smooth product launches.
• Negotiating production prices, calculating costs, and ensuring products meet margin targets.
• Managing product data, ensuring quality compliance, and handling packaging approvals.
• Coordinating with sales and marketing teams to optimise launch strategies and analyse sales performance.

• Lead the concept-to-launch process for new product lines.
• Collaborate with UK product design team and Far East suppliers to refine concepts.
• Work with external manufacturers to arrange prototypes, samples, and final production.
• Maintain and update the critical path to ensure timely project delivery.
• Source and manage suppliers in the Far East, ensuring quality and cost efficiency.
• Oversee product sourcing and supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing.
• Identify gaps in the current product portfolio and recommend new category expansions.
• Work with sales teams to forecast demand and plan inventory levels.
• Conduct post-launch performance analysis, tracking sales and product lifecycle.

• Proven experience in New Product Development within lifestyle goods, outdoor goods, health & leisure goods, sporting goods, consumer products, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing critical path timelines.
• Hands-on experience working with Far East suppliers and international product teams.
• A background in product sourcing, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with design, sales, and marketing teams.
• Strong data analysis skills, with experience managing pricing, sales forecasting, and product performance.
• Experience in driving product strategy.

• Exciting opportunity to shape the company's new product pipeline.
• Work with global teams and Far East suppliers on innovative designs.
• Play a key role in a growing business investing in new product categories.
• Join a company known for its engineering excellence and high-quality products.

Ready to drive innovation and bring new products to market? Don't wait; contact Samantha Chambers today to find out more. We're shortlisting now!!!