Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager

£40k - £50k per annum dependent on experience

Monday - Friday / General Office Hours

Wrexham

 

Our client is currently recruiting a Product Development Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.  The Product Development Manager will lead the end-to-end development of innovative and commercially viable power tool accessories. This role is responsible for identifying market opportunities, managing the product lifecycle from concept to launch, and ensuring products meet performance, quality, and profitability/cost targets. The role bridges engineering, marketing, sourcing, and sales to deliver products that strengthen market position and drive revenue growth.

 

Performance Objectives

Product Strategy & Development

·        Identify new product opportunities through market research, customer insights, and competitor analysis.

·        Develop and execute product roadmaps aligned with company strategy.

·        Lead the full product lifecycle: concept, design, prototyping, testing, production, and launch.

·        Define product specifications including performance, materials, and compliance requirements.

·        Liaise with key customers to identify new product ideas and to manage these through to launch.

Project Management

·        Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.

·        Coordinate projects and liaise with agents, suppliers and internal teams:  Procurement, Sales and Marketing

·        Maintain clear documentation and stage-gate processes for all development activities.

·        Working closely with large national customers to launch new or updated products for them including complying with customer quality, assurance and new product launch process requirements.

Technical & Quality Oversight

·        Work closely with agents to ensure products meet technical and safety standards.

·        Oversee testing and validation of products, including durability and performance benchmarks.

·        Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Supplier & Manufacturing Coordination

·        Collaborate with agents and suppliers to develop cost-effective, high-quality products.

·        Carrying out international travel to visit agents, suppliers and factories.

·        Support sourcing strategies, including supplier selection and negotiation.

·        Monitor supplier production and delivery time frames to ensure new products are delivered on time.

·        Processing purchase orders for new products for launch and other products as required.

Customer, Commercial & Market Alignment

·        Work with the sales team and customers to identify new product opportunities including own brand, source products and bring to market.

·        Liaise with sales and marketing teams to define product positioning, pricing, and launch plans.

·        Support go-to-market strategies, including training and product documentation.

·        Analyse product performance post-launch and drive continuous improvement.

·        Following new product launch, hand over ongoing product ordering to the Procurement team.

 

Person Specification

·        Degree in Engineering, Product Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)

·        Proven experience in product development within the power tools and accessory sector.

·        Strong project management experience with a track record of successful product launches.

·        Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and product design.

·        Excellent project management and organisational skills.

·        Commercial awareness with the ability to balance profitability, cost, quality, and performance.

·        Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

·        Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

·        Proficiency in product development tools and systems

·        Innovative and proactive mindset.

·        Commercially focused.

·        Results-driven with strong attention to detail.

·        Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

·        Collaborative team player with leadership capability.

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Benefits

·        Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays.

·        Pension: 3% employer/5% employee.

·        Bonus: Discretionary based on company and individual performance.

·        Private Medical Insurance

To apply please send your CV to rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com

 

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