Product Developer

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Product Developer to take ownership of product categories. This role offers a hybrid working model and excellent benefits including competitive salary, generous discounts, and career development opportunities. Ideal for those with a background in product development or buying, you will collaborate closely with design and technical teams to deliver high-quality performance apparel.

Benefits

Competitive salary reflective of experience

Hybrid working model

Generous staff discount

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & wellbeing support

Free On Site Parking

Subsidised Canteen

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer, or Product Developer.
• Passion for product development and quality assurance.
• Ability to lead and make impactful decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development processes.
• Collaborate with design, technical, and merchandising teams.
• Ensure construction and quality standards are met.

Skills

Product development

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Category ownership

Job description

Product Developer | Performance Apparel | Manchester + Excellent Benefits | £30,000 - £32,000

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of your experience
• Hybrid working model (Manchester HQ + flexibility)
• Generous staff discount across all owned brands
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health & wellbeing support
• Free On Site Parking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Career development within one of the UK's most respected retail groups

Collaborative, inclusive culture where new ideas are genuinely valued. Join one of the UK's most established retail powerhouses, a true household name with two strong, distinct brands under its umbrella. They're proud of their heritage, but even prouder of where they're heading. Right now, one of their brands is looking for an ambitious yet grounded Product Developer, someone who's ready to take real ownership and make an impact.

This is ideal for someone who's previously worked as an Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer, or Product Developer, and is now ready to step up and fully own their categories. You'll be hands‑on, passionate about product, and obsessed with getting the details right, from construction and quality to costing and delivery.

You'll partner closely with design, technical, and merchandising teams to bring performance‑driven product to life and you'll have the space and trust to make decisions that shape your range.

What'll you own: Lead end-to-en...