Product Development Manager — Own New Beauty Launches

Hiring People; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Opportunity to influence product range

Entrepreneurial environment

Job summary

NYK1, a UK beauty brand, is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to own new products from idea to production-ready specs. You will collaborate with factories and suppliers, managing costs, packaging, and quality while building a strong commercial case for each launch.

This hands-on role offers ownership of product economics, working closely with directors and the team. West Yorkshire office, with opportunities to expand into digital and international retail channels.

Qualifications

• Experience developing physical consumer products, ideally within beauty, personal care or related FMCG.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to understand and defend a product's economics.
• The confidence to present product ideas, recommendations and financial information clearly.
• A hands-on approach to product development and supplier management.
• Strong critical thinking, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work closely with colleagues and challenge ideas constructively.

Responsibilities

• Identify new product opportunities by monitoring the market, reviewing competitors and making recommendations about what NYK1 should develop next.
• Develop products from initial concept through to production-ready specifications.
• Manage samples, materials, packaging, costs and quality throughout the development process.
• Work directly with factories and suppliers to keep development moving.
• Own the unit economics of each product, including landed cost, margin and selling price.
• Build and present the commercial case for new products to the directors.
• Manage timelines and quality through to reliable, repeatable production.
• Receive and assess samples and competitor products at the West Yorkshire office.
• Maintain clear product records and flag risks or delays at an early stage.
• Support improvements and extensions to the existing product range.

Skills

Product development

Commercial awareness

Presentation skills

Supplier management

Project management

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

NYK1, a UK beauty brand, is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to own new products from idea to production-ready specs. You will collaborate with factories and suppliers, managing costs, packaging, and quality while building a strong commercial case for each launch.

This hands-on role offers ownership of product economics, working closely with directors and the team. West Yorkshire office, with opportunities to expand into digital and international retail channels.