Product Development Manager

TN United Kingdom; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Development Manager for a 12-month contract. In this pivotal role, you will lead the product development lifecycle for key kitchen categories, focusing on data analysis and market insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and profitability while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Enjoy a hybrid working environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes training opportunities and a competitive bonus. If you are passionate about product development and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Supportive training and development opportunities

Hybrid working environment

Competitive bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Colleague discount across Group businesses

Qualifications

• Experience in a Product Development role or relevant industry experience.
• Strong analytical skills to manipulate data and identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop market-leading design initiatives for profitable growth.
• Lead and coordinate decision-making processes for product range management.
• Maintain relationships with strategic suppliers to stay updated on trends.

Skills

Product Development

Category Management

Data Analysis

Market Research

Relationship Management

Technical Awareness of Kitchens

Education

Relevant Industry Experience

Job description

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Here at Travis Perkins, we’re urgently recruiting for a Product Development Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract providing maternity cover.

As our Product Development Manager, you’ll have the power to lead and own the product development lifecycle for a specific group of Benchmarx categories, driving portfolio profitability and SKU efficiency for a market-leading product offer. Your focus will be on detailed SKU level data analysis, consumer & trade market data insights, product design, innovation & development, and value engineering programmes to future-proof the Benchmarx kitchen assortment.

You’ll also be responsible for delivering detailed SKU level data analysis, consumer & trade market data insights, product design, innovation & development, and value engineering programmes to enhance the Benchmarx kitchen assortment.

Driving licence & access to a car is preferred as you will be required to visit suppliers and branches.

What you’ll do:

• Identify and develop market-leading, customer-led design initiatives that will drive profitable growth in Kitchen Categories.
• Define product range & manage portfolio, creating usable data for range mapping.
• Review range profitability and collaborate with the Head of Product to decide on development, retention, reduction, or elimination.
• Lead and coordinate decision-making processes, ensuring business cases demonstrate profitability and SKU efficiency, and understand full costs to serve.
• Build effective relationships within the team, especially with Marketing & the Product Development Panel.
• Maintain relationships with strategic suppliers to stay updated on future trends and opportunities.
• Support Marketing with CGI/photography, catalogue content, in-store graphics/POS, layouts, bay designs, and display solutions.
• Assist the Head of Product in delivering the full Go-To-Market strategy, managing NPD, and handling obsolete stock, ensuring all product data and system compliance are maintained.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience in a Product Development role or relevant industry experience.
• Experience in Category Management & Product Development/Design within a retail/trade environment.
• A technical awareness of Kitchens, with the ability to interpret fashion and design trends.
• Strong analytical skills to manipulate data and identify opportunities.

What can we offer you?

• Supportive training and development opportunities across the Travis Perkins Group.
• Hybrid working environment.
• A benefits package that grows with you, including:
• Competitive bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Colleague discount across Group businesses

A bit about us

As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, Travis Perkins has been helping to build Britain for over 200 years. With 5 businesses, 20,000 colleagues, and more than 1,700 branches, stores, and sites nationwide, we believe we have the best people and the best place to work. We work hard together to deliver results and have fun along the way!