Product Development Manager Job at Cooper Lomaz (Bury St Edmunds)

Product Development Manager

Cooper Lomaz

Location:
United Kingdom , Bury St Edmunds

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic Product Development Manager to strategically manage and grow our product portfolio, driving sustainable sales, margin, and contribution in line with company objectives. This role requires a commercially astute and creative professional with strong analytical and relationship management skills. This is a strategic, hands-on role suited to a results-driven professional who can balance commercial insight with creative brand development.

Job Responsibility:

Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the brand portfolio, market dynamics, emerging trends, and competitor activity
Conduct regular range reviews and benchmarking exercises with brand owners to identify growth opportunities and rationalise underperforming products
Negotiate with suppliers, agencies, and service providers to secure competitive terms, pricing, and where possible, marketing investment
Ensure principals and suppliers deliver the service levels and support required to meet customer expectations and drive business growth
Collaborate closely with marketing agencies to develop and execute brand marketing plans within agreed budgets, aimed at driving sales and brand awareness
Work with brand owners to plan and implement promotional and trade marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with consumer marketing activities
Research and evaluate potential new principals to expand the company’s portfolio and support growth objectives
Manage discontinued and clearance product lines efficiently to create space for new product development
Plan, coordinate, and oversee the new product launch process, including packaging design (where applicable), ensuring effective communication across all internal departments and accurate forecasting for Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Customer Service teams
Provide comprehensive support to the Sales team through accurate product data, presentations, and timely responses to information and pricing requests
Foster open, effective, and collaborative communication across cross-functional departments
Achieve sales and profit growth targets as set by your line manager
Prepare and deliver high-quality professional presentations for both internal and external audiences
Lead, engage, and develop direct reports by setting clear direction, expectations, and fostering a culture of performance and accountability

Requirements:

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, with strong attention to detail
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to a professional and analytical standard
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to evaluate and compare alternative commercial options
Effective multitasker, able to manage a wide range of products and prioritise workload efficiently
Commercially astute, with a clear understanding of how decisions and actions impact sales, profit, and overall business performance

What we offer:

Annual bonus eligible position
Hybrid office/home working model (following successful completion of probation)
Growth and learning opportunities
Collaborative work environment
5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
Auto-enrolment Pension
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
DSE Contribution
Onsite Parking
Complimentary refreshments provided during working hours

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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