Westwood Fox
Product Development Specialist
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Company Description
Westwood Fox is a growing retail company headquartered at Unit 5 Fountain Business Park in Oldbury, United Kingdom. The business focuses on delivering consumer products to a diverse customer base through modern retail channels. Team members collaborate closely across functions to bring new products to market and improve existing offerings. The company values practical innovation, operational efficiency, and a customer-first mindset. Joining Westwood Fox offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic retail environment with a local base and room for professional development.
Role Description
The Product Development Specialist is a full-time hybrid role based in Oldbury, with flexibility for some work from home. This role is responsible for supporting the end-to-end development of new products and enhancements to existing ranges, from initial concept through launch.
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Responsibilities
- Conducting market and competitor research
- Gathering customer insights
- Collaborating with R&D and product management to refine product features and specifications
- Preparing product documentation
- Supporting testing and quality checks
- Coordinating timelines with internal teams and external suppliers
- Tracking product performance
- Analyzing feedback and sales data
- Recommending improvements to ensure products meet commercial and customer expectations
Qualifications
- Strong Market Research and Analytical Skills to evaluate trends, customer needs, and product performance
- Research and Development (R&D) skills to support concept validation, product testing, and technical improvement initiatives
- Product Management skills to help plan product lifecycles, coordinate launches, and align offerings with business goals
- Effective Communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders and to present findings clearly
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Relevant qualifications may include a degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, product design, or a related field, along with strong organizational skills, proficiency with productivity and data tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations), and attention to detail.
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