At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead product strategy and development for exciting sports equipment and merchandise.
- Company: Established sports equipment company with a passion for innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, early finish Fridays, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork and creativity.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the sports industry while working with top brands.
- Qualifications: Experience in product management and strong commercial skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 5:30pm, early finish Friday at 4:00pm
Location: Bedfordshire
Permanent, Office Based
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing sports equipment company, designing and supplying a broad range of own-brand training equipment alongside officially licensed merchandise for major football clubs, national teams, and global entertainment brands.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to take ownership of product strategy and development across own-brand and licensed ranges, working closely with design, sourcing, marketing, and e-commerce teams to bring products to market and drive commercial performance.
The successful candidate will be commercially minded, highly organised, and comfortable managing licensing relationships alongside product development, within a fast-paced, growing consumer goods business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the product roadmap for allocated categories, from concept through to launch.
- Manage relationships with licensing partners (sports clubs, leagues, and entertainment brands) to develop compliant, on-brand product ranges.
- Work closely with design and sourcing teams to develop new products and improve existing ranges.
- Analyse sales performance and market trends to inform product decisions and identify growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with the e-commerce team to ensure products are effectively represented and merchandised online.
- Manage product lifecycle, including range reviews, discontinuations, and new product introductions.
- Prepare and present concepts, mock-ups and product decks for internal sign-off, licensor approval and key retailer presentations.
- Work directly with factories on product specifications, technical drawings, pre-production and gold seal samples, and packaging proofs.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a Product Manager role, ideally within a retail, e-commerce, or FMCG/consumer goods environment.
- Experience managing licensed product ranges or brand partnerships is highly desirable.
- Strong commercial acumen, including product costing, margin management and pricing, with the ability to interpret sales and performance data.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to work confidently with internal teams and external partners.
- Comfortable working with e-commerce platforms (e.g. Shopify) and product data.
- A genuine interest in sport and sports merchandise would be an advantage.
If you feel you can be a good fit for this role and want to work for a company that can really add value to you, then please apply now!
Product Manager employer: Mixxos
At MIXXOS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire, our hybrid working model allows for a balanced approach to work and life, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. With uncapped commission and a focus on building lasting relationships with clients, joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your contributions truly make a difference.
