Product Development Manager
Location
Express Way,, Wakefield Europort, Normanton, WF6 2TZ, United Kingdom, Yorkshire and The Humber
Job Type
Permanent
Hours of work
Fulltime
Salary
£40,000 - 42,000 Per annum
Product Development Manager – Normanton
Salary £40K
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 powerhouse brand shaping the future of own label.
With over 135 years of success, this leading provider of business supplies and services isn’t slowing down. As part of an ambitious growth plan, the company is expanding its Product Development Team — and looking for a strategic, hands-on Own Label Product Manager to drive the next phase of innovation.
This is your chance to lead the full product journey — from concept to shelf — and make your mark across a dynamic portfolio of own label brands.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Define and execute brand propositions that fuel year-on-year growth.
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle — from concept through to launch.
- Shape brand identity in collaboration with marketing.
- Track market trends and competitors to identify new opportunities.
- Own and deliver a strategic Own Label Development Plan.
- Negotiate confidently with suppliers on cost, lead times, and quality.
- Ensure every product meets legal, safety, and brand standards.
- Sign off on samples, packaging, and final production.
- Work closely with Product Management, Procurement, Purchasing, and Marketing teams to bring ideas to life.
What You Bring:
- Solid experience in product development or buying, ideally in own/private label.
- Sharp negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, sourcing, and compliance.
- Commercially savvy with a creative edge for product innovation.
- Highly organised with excellent project management capabilities.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 5% of the time).
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to own the product journey, build a brand, and help shape the future of a trusted industry leader.
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Product Development Manager – Normanton
Salary £40K
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 powerhouse brand shaping the future of own label.
With over 135 years of success, this leading provider of business supplies and services isn’t slowing down. As part of an ambitious growth plan, the company is expanding its Product Development Team — and looking for a strategic, hands-on Own Label Product Manager to drive the next phase of innovation.
This is your chance to lead the full product journey — from concept to shelf — and make your mark across a dynamic portfolio of own label brands.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Define and execute brand propositions that fuel year-on-year growth.
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle — from concept through to launch.
- Shape brand identity in collaboration with marketing.
- Track market trends and competitors to identify new opportunities.
- Own and deliver a strategic Own Label Development Plan.
- Negotiate confidently with suppliers on cost, lead times, and quality.
- Ensure every product meets legal, safety, and brand standards.
- Sign off on samples, packaging, and final production.
- Work closely with Product Management, Procurement, Purchasing, and Marketing teams to bring ideas to life.
What You Bring:
- Solid experience in product development or buying, ideally in own/private label.
- Sharp negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, sourcing, and compliance.
- Commercially savvy with a creative edge for product innovation.
- Highly organised with excellent project management capabilities.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 5% of the time).
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to own the product journey, build a brand, and help shape the future of a trusted industry leader.