Product Developer New UK - London, Battersea Power Station

Ninjakitchen; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in lifestyle solutions seeks a Product Developer to lead successful product programs. This hybrid role in Battersea, London, involves developing new products, conducting market research, and collaborating with teams to ensure product readiness. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in product development or related field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new products from brainstorm to mass production.
• Conduct market research to identify consumer needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to convey strategic vision.

Skills

Project Management

Market Research

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,300+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world .

The Product Developer will lead the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the current portfolios as well as the establishment of new launches. This role is expected to be the market expert in their product lines, research and understand the competitive landscape, retailer assortments that will meet the needs of the changing consumer and retailer requests.

This role is hybrid based in Battersea London, 3 days a week in the office.

Here are some of the exciting things you’ll get to do:

• Support the Ninja business with the development of successful and profitable programs for new products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead and assist key workstreams in the new product development lifecycle of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production
• Support Global product development on creating product definitions, consumer-relevant design targets, and performance KPIs, including creation/drive toward critical messaging claims
• Conduct and analyse market research to identify consumer needs and market gaps and analyse the competitive landscape
• Understand regional and local compliance risks/issues, as well as unique regional needs. Be an advocate to articulate these product nuances to the cross functional teams.
• Work closely with cross-functional teammates to convey the strategic vision and goals for the product portfolio
• Manage product feedback with cross functional teams to ensure real-time inputs are provided at every stage of product development from P-builds to MP
• Partner with PMO, Engineering, and global PD to ensure issue tracker is “burned down” from build to build.
• Develop and actively participate in JIRA ticket development and closing out issues.
• Develop and execute hands-on and virtual validation plans at each build, within the support markets, using the proven SN methodologies that gain internal confidence, for all touchpoints, collateral, and Out of Box Experience enabling qualitative and quantitative feedback from the Europe to gain internal confidence and support product readiness
• Manage the creation and execution of product support material, such as, in-box collateral, FAQ’s, How-To Videos and Troubleshooting scripts for online resources and the Customer Excellence team
• Manage the product development inputs for PARF, PIS, Salsify and maintain data integrity throughout the product development cycle
• Work cross functionally to help team meet cost targets, and have understanding of levers needed to impact margin
• Provide clear cost direction to Supply Chain and Engineering on potential product trade offs to ensure cost and margin targets are met
• Have an understanding of overall category cost and margin targets to provide support to leadership in executing budget
• Efficiently document program details, and keep organised system for smooth transition 90 days post MP to COE team

Here are some of the things you’ll bring:

• 2-4 years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering or a combination of the above
• Interest and ability to work, learn, and grow in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high impact environment
• A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products
• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management)
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment
• The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
• Willingness to mentor junior and newly onboarded associates
• Ability to see failure as an opportunity to iterate, learn, and willingness to fail fast and often.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
• Ability to be a team player as well as work independently
• Willingness to travel

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Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products— we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture [e-mail]

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