Head of Product Development | Consumer Products | Greater Manchester | Competitive Salary + Benefits
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Product Development to join a highly successful and growing consumer products business in Greater Manchester.
This is a newly created leadership role for a big product person who combines genuine creativity with strong commercial instinct. You'll play a key role in shaping exciting new ranges, bringing fresh ideas to market and developing a high-performing Product Development team.
We're looking for someone who lives and breathes product - someone naturally curious about trends, understands what will excite the customer and can turn creative ideas into commercially successful products.
The Role
You'll lead the Product Development function, working across a broad and varied product portfolio and taking ownership from initial idea and trend inspiration through to final product and production.
Working closely with Design, Sales, Merchandising, QA and an established international supplier base, you'll combine creative thinking with commercial awareness to develop products that are innovative, relevant and commercially strong.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, inspire and develop a talented Product Development team, bringing energy, creativity and a strong team culture.
Own the product development strategy across a large and varied product portfolio.
Generate new product ideas by identifying consumer trends, market opportunities and emerging product directions.
Challenge the team to think creatively and continually bring fresh, exciting product to market.
Work closely with international factories and suppliers, including experience travelling to China/Far East.
Manage the development of high-volume product ranges, ideally across 1,000+ SKUs.
Work closely with Design, Sales, Merchandising and QA to take products from concept through to production.
Balance creativity with strong commercial thinking across costing, pricing, margins and range architecture.
Stay close to the market through competitor analysis, retail benchmarking, trend research and customer insight.
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Head of Product Development employer: Zachary Daniels Careers
Join a well-established automotive company in Wokingham, where your expertise as an MOT Tester is truly appreciated. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises your health and wellbeing. Experience a supportive work culture that fosters growth and offers genuine career progression opportunities in a thriving environment.
