Product Developer (Sports Equipment)

At Net World Sports, we are extremely proud of our innovative, market‐leading sports products and the role they play in driving customer satisfaction and business growth. As we continue to expand our product portfolio, we are looking for a Product Developer to join our ambitious and fast‐paced Product Development team. This role is ideal for someone who already has hands‐on experience in product development and is ready to take greater ownership of product categories, suppliers, and commercial decision‐making. You’ll be involved in the full product lifecycle, working closely with internal teams and international suppliers to deliver high‐quality, commercially successful sports products.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Own and deliver end‐to‐end product development projects, from concept generation and feasibility through to product sign‐off and launch, following structured product development processes.
• Conduct detailed market, competitor, and trend research to identify gaps and opportunities within assigned categories, confidently presenting insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Take ownership of defined product categories assigned to you, maintaining in‐depth product knowledge and contributing to the continued expansion of our ranges.
• Source new products and suppliers, ensuring all due diligence, compliance, and quality standards are met; manage product sampling, testing, feedback, and approvals.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with domestic and international suppliers, proactively managing performance, quality, lead times, and ongoing development.
• Lead commercial discussions with suppliers, demonstrating effective negotiation skills to achieve competitive pricing, favourable terms, and sustainable margins.
• Provide pricing analysis and cost breakdowns, using market knowledge and supplier data to support commercial decision‐making.
• Identify and propose new product, range extension, and market opportunities aligned with business strategy.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• At least 1 years’ experience in Product Developer, Product Development, or Product Design role (consumer products or sports equipment preferred).
• Proven experience working through the product development lifecycle and working with critical path style structures.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Confidence in communicating with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness.
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.
• Understanding of sourcing, compliance, and quality control processes.
• A genuine passion for sports and sporting products.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

• Health & Wellbeing – Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon!), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support.
• 29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays) - Increases with Length of Service.
• Flexible Working Hours.
• Social Events – Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More!
• Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office.
• Additional Benefits Available - Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More!
• Product Discount on Net World Sports & Affiliate Partner Products.
• Subsidised On-Site Bistro - Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch.
• Employee Recognition - Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards.
• Employee Support - Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance.

OUR VALUES:

• Go above and beyond: Get stuck in and show your passion!
• Ideas over hierarchy: If you have an idea, speak up! It doesn’t matter what role you’re in, we want everyone to shout about ways the business can develop and improve.
• Be bold, move fast: We value speed; we make fast decisions, trust our guts and get things done as efficiently as possible.
• Keep it simple: Don’t over-complicate it!
• Results driven: We embrace results that drive positive change, even if it means occasional failure. Mistakes are valuable as long as we learn from them and avoid repeating them.
• Growth: We’re a fast-growing business and we want our staff to grow with us.

CONTACT:

Gareth Davies (Recruitment Specialist) / careers@networldsports.com / 07979 815630 / linkedin.com/in/garethdanieldavies