A leading workwear and PPE solutions provider requires a Product Development Manager. The Product Development Manager will have end-to-end involvement in the product development process, and will drive the development of own brand ranges.
The Product Development Manager will be responsible for managing the complete process of own brand product development from initial stages to the placement of the first order. The Product Development Manager will collaborate closely with stakeholders working within compliance and quality assurance.
Specific duties of the Product Development Manager include:
Ownership of new product development process, cradle-to-grave
Conduct market research and analyse industry trends within the workwear/PPE market place
Continuously review and seek to improve own brand range
Develop exit strategies for less successful products
Seek to expand Eco product range
Drive a sustainable approach to product development processes
Product Development Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:
Experience in product development
Experience with growing own brand ranges and product portfolios
Positive, pro-active self-starter and relationship builder
Comfortable attending trade and show exhibitions
Customer-centric in approach
Knowledge of sustainability issues and eco friendly manufacturing techniques