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TLP recruitment; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the development of new product categories. You will drive market analyses, manage supplier relations, and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in product management and a passion for innovative product launches. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits including hybrid working and generous holidays.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Free parking

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Staff sales

Cosco discounts

Eyecare benefits

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Product Management, Buying, or Category Development.
• Experience launching new product categories, brands, or verticals.
• Strong market analysis and commercial evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion into new and emerging product categories.
• Identify, source, and onboard new suppliers and brands.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from concept to launch.

Skills

Product Management

Market Analysis

Supplier Negotiation

Creative Thinking

Job description

Overview

Product Manager – Normanton

Location: Express Way, Wakefield Europort, Normanton, WF6 2TZ, United Kingdom, Yorkshire and The Humber

Job Type: Permanent

Hours of work: Fulltime

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 Per annum

Flexible hours including Hybrid working. 25 days holiday + bank holidays and Christmas shutdown. Pension, free parking, enhanced family leave, sick pay, birthday off, volunteering days, staff discounts, eyecare benefits, childcare vouchers.

Shape the future of own label with a powerhouse brand. With over 135 years of success, this industry-leading provider of business supplies and services continues to grow — and they’re looking for an experienced Product Manager - New Categories & Innovation to lead the charge in identifying, sourcing, and launching exciting new products across emerging categories and verticals. As the business diversifies into new markets, this role is critical to building a future-fit portfolio — bringing fresh, viable product concepts to life and delivering long-term commercial impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion into new and emerging product categories in line with strategic growth plans
• Identify, source, and onboard new suppliers and brands to broaden the offering
• Manage the full product lifecycle — from concept and business case through to launch and performance analysis
• Analyse market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to spot opportunities
• Build compelling product propositions and go-to-market strategies
• Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms
• Ensure compliance with sourcing, quality, legal, and brand standards
• Collaborate with Category Management, Procurement, Marketing, and Sales to drive launches
• Build and manage a forward-looking roadmap for new product/category introductions
• Monitor product performance and lead continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in Product Management, Buying, or Category Development
• Experience launching new product categories, brands, or verticals
• Ability to create and pitch business cases to senior leadership
• Strong market analysis and commercial evaluation skills
• Confident negotiator with excellent supplier sourcing and relationship management abilities
• Creative thinking with the ability to translate insights into innovative product strategies
• Highly organised, data-driven, and results-focused

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Pension
• Free parking
• Enhanced family leave
• Sick pay
• Birthday off
• Volunteering days
• Staff sales
• Cosco discounts
• Eyecare benefits
• Childcare vouchers

How to Apply

Apply now or go back. For inquiries, contact Tanya Rees at [e-mail] or 07595 424799.