TLP Recruitment
Product Development Manager
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Product Development Manager Own Label – Normanton
Salary: £35K
Flexible hours including Hybrid working
25 days holiday + BH and Xmas shutdown.
Pension
Free parking
Enhanced Family leave
Sick Pay
Birthday off
Volunteering days
Staff sales
Cosco discounts
Eyecare benefits
Childcare vouchers
Join a well-established, market-leading business with over 100 years of success behind it — and an exciting growth strategy ahead.
As the company continues to expand its own-label portfolio, they're looking for a commercially driven Own Label Product Manager to take ownership of the product journey from initial concept through to launch.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining product development, supplier management, commercial thinking, and creativity to bring new products to market.
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The Role
You'll play a key role in developing and growing the own-label portfolio, including:
- Developing and delivering own-label product and brand strategies
- Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to launch
- Identifying new opportunities through market and competitor analysis
- Working with Marketing to develop strong brand propositions and packaging
- Managing suppliers and negotiating cost, quality, and lead times
- Developing and delivering the Own Label Development Plan
- Ensuring products meet all legal, safety, and quality requirements
- Signing off samples, packaging, and final production
- Working closely with Product Management, Procurement, Purchasing, and Marketing
About You
We're looking for someone with experience in product development, buying, or category management, ideally within an own-label/private-label environment.
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You'll bring:
- Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
- Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in product innovation
- Understanding of manufacturing, sourcing, and compliance
- Excellent project management and organisational skills
- A creative, commercially focused approach
- The flexibility to travel occasionally, around 5%
Why This Role?
This isn't simply about managing a product range — it's about creating products, developing brands, and spotting the next opportunity for growth.
If you're ready to take real ownership and make a visible impact within an ambitious business, this could be a great next move.
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