Product Development Manager

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for managing the full product lifecycle, from concept through to launch and ongoing portfolio optimisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying new product opportunities through market research, customer feedback and industry trends.
• Managing the development and launch of new products across multiple market sectors.
• Working closely with manufacturing partners, suppliers and regulatory teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Developing and executing product roadmaps aligned to business objectives.
• Monitoring product performance, profitability and market positioning.
• Supporting commercial teams with product training, technical information and launch materials.
• Collaborating with marketing, sales and technical departments to maximise product success.
• Managing product specifications, compliance requirements and documentation.
• Conducting competitor analysis and recommending strategic improvements to the portfolio.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded product professional who combines technical understanding with strong project management skills.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in Product Development, Product Management or Category Management.
• Experience managing products within manufacturing, agriculture, chemicals, horticulture, pest control, FMCG or a related technical sector.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and commercial decision-making skills.
• Experience bringing new products to market.
• Ability to interpret market data and customer insights to drive innovation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future product strategy of a growing and innovative business.
• Exposure to international markets and product development projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a successful organisation.

If you are an ambitious Product Development professional looking to make a real impact within a market-leading business, we would love to hear from you.

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