Product Development Manager - lighting & electrical

Michael Page (UK); Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing SME in commercial lighting as a Product Development Manager, responsible for sourcing products and managing suppliers within an approachable, family-oriented culture. You'll collaborate with a passionate team, enjoying flexibility in work patterns and the chance to drive product innovation while achieving a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive package

Flexible working patterns

Career progression opportunities

Regular company socials

Qualifications

• Solid experience in product development or category management in commercial lighting or electrical accessories.
• Hands-on electrical manufacturing and product creation experience is a plus.
• Understanding of UK lighting market specifications and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Hunting out new products and suppliers fitting the company's category strategy.
• Collaborating to launch products on time with all necessary checks.
• Keeping the product range fresh and profitable by monitoring market trends.

Skills

Product Development

Category Management

Supplier Negotiation

Market Knowledge

Communication

Detail Orientation

Job description

• Work with industry leaders in the lighting space
• Opportunity to build your own products from scratch with full ownership

About Our Client

I've been retained by my client, a family-rooted SME that's grown into a well-respected player in the commercial lighting world, now part of a larger European group to identify their next Product Development Manager. They're fast-paced, down-to-earth, and truly value their people. If you want to join a tight-knit team where your ideas matter and you're not just another cog in the machine, keep reading.

Job Description

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  Hunting out new products and suppliers that fit the company's vision and category strategy
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  Working with leadership to shape and push the category forward
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  Collaborating across departments to launch products on time with all the right checks in place
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  Negotiating with suppliers and building strong, sustainable partnerships
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  Keeping your finger on the pulse of the market to keep the product range fresh, competitive, and profitable

The Successful Applicant

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  Someone with solid product development or category management experience in commercial lighting or electrical accessories
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  Ideally, you've got hands-on experience in electrical manufacturing and product creation in lighting or electrical - that's a big plus
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  You know your way around supplier negotiations and managing those relationships
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  You understand UK lighting market specs, safety requirements, and what makes a product tick
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  You're organised, a clear communicator, and love digging into the details
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  A self-starter who can work independently but also thrives in a friendly, collaborative team environment
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  Flexible with your working patterns - the team mostly works a couple of days a week in the office, with some remote working too

What's on Offer

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  Competitive package
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  A genuine family feel, with a leadership team that's approachable and values everyone's contribution
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  A lean but passionate product development team, delivering multiple product ranges each year and making a real impact
• You'll be joining a small, close-knit team of product pros who have been around the block and love what they do
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  A company that's growing, with lots of opportunities for career progression and to lead your own projects
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  Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance - this isn't about clocking in and out, it's about getting the job done well
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  Regular company socials and a culture that encourages getting involved and feeling valued