Senior Beauty Product Development Lead

Hiring People; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50,000

Bonus linked to goals

Influence product development

Entrepreneurial culture

Growth opportunities

International expansion

Job summary

NYK1, a UK beauty brand, is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to own new physical products from concept through to production. You will identify opportunities, work with suppliers and build the commercial case for market launches.

This hands-on role requires strong commercial sense, ability to manage timelines, costs and quality, and clear communication with directors. Based at our West Yorkshire office, you will help expand the range for digital and international channels.

Qualifications

• Experience developing physical consumer products, ideally within beauty, personal care or FMCG.
• Strong commercial awareness and the 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.

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 acumen

Presentation skills

Hands-on development

Project management

Communication

Organization

Job description

NYK1, a UK beauty brand, is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to own new physical products from concept through to production. You will identify opportunities, work with suppliers and build the commercial case for market launches.

This hands-on role requires strong commercial sense, ability to manage timelines, costs and quality, and clear communication with directors. Based at our West Yorkshire office, you will help expand the range for digital and international channels.