Product Development Manager

TLP Recruitment; Altofts; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + BH & Xmas shutdown

Pension

Free parking

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Birthday off

Job summary

The Own Label Product Manager role within TLP Recruitment is a market-leading business seeking someone to own the product journey from concept to launch. You will develop and grow an own-label portfolio, balancing creative product development with supplier negotiations and commercial thinking.

You will work closely with Marketing, Procurement and Product Management to deliver strong brand propositions, manage the full lifecycle, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development, buying or category management.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness and interest in product innovation.
• Understanding of manufacturing, sourcing and compliance.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Creative, commercially focused approach; travel ~5%.

Responsibilities

• Develop own-label product and brand strategies.
• Manage full product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Identify opportunities via market and competitor analysis.
• Collaborate with Marketing on brand propositions and packaging.
• Manage suppliers and negotiate cost, quality and lead times.
• Deliver the Own Label Development Plan.
• Ensure products meet legal, safety and quality requirements.
• Sign off samples, packaging and final production.
• Work with Product Management, Procurement, Purchasing and Marketing.

Skills

Own-label product development

Supplier management

Commercial awareness

Project management

Creativity

Travel willingness

Job description

Product Development Manager Own Label – Normanton

Salary £35K

Flexible hours including Hybrid working

25 days holiday + BH and Xmas shutdown.

Pension

Free parking

Enhanced Family leave

Sick Pay

Birthday off

Join a well-established, market-leading business with over 100 years of success behind it — and an exciting growth strategy ahead.

As the company continues to expand its own-label portfolio, they're looking for a commercially driven Own Label Product Manager to take ownership of the product journey from initial concept through to launch.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining product development, supplier management, commercial thinking and creativity to bring new products to market.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in developing and growing the own-label portfolio, including:

• Developing and delivering own-label product and brand strategies
• Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to launch
• Identifying new opportunities through market and competitor analysis
• Working with Marketing to develop strong brand propositions and packaging
• Managing suppliers and negotiating cost, quality and lead times
• Developing and delivering the Own Label Development Plan
• Ensuring products meet all legal, safety and quality requirements
• Signing off samples, packaging and final production
• Working closely with Product Management, Procurement, Purchasing and Marketing

About You

We’re looking for someone with experience in product development, buying or category management, ideally within an own-label/private-label environment.

You’ll bring:

• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in product innovation
• Understanding of manufacturing, sourcing and compliance
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• A creative, commercially focused approach
• The flexibility to travel occasionally, around 5%

Why This Role?

This isn’t simply about managing a product range — it’s about creating products, developing brands and spotting the next opportunity for growth.

If you’re ready to take real ownership and make a visible impact within an ambitious business, this could be a great next move.