Senior Product Developer (TGN5314) - Excellent Salary DOE

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: FMCG

Job Ref: TGN5314

We are seeking a Senior Product Development Manager to join our rapidly expanding, internationally recognised business in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.

You are a strategic and commercially focused product development professional with a proven ability to deliver successful product launches in FMCG or related industries.

Your qualifications include:

• Extensive experience in product development within FMCG, beauty, cosmetics, skincare, or adjacent sectors.
• Strong understanding of global consumer trends and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex development timelines across multiple product categories.
• Excellent commercial awareness, with a track record of building product ranges that balance innovation, cost, and market relevance.
• Outstanding project management and organisational skills, capable of overseeing multiple development pipelines.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with NPD tracking tools or PLM systems.

The Role

• You will lead the development of innovative product ranges that align with our brand and private label strategies.
• Driving new product concepts and innovation pipelines in line with brand and retailer objectives.
• Conducting market, competitor, and category analysis to identify opportunities and support strategic planning.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Sales, Creative, and Technical to develop commercially viable product propositions.
• Overseeing project timelines to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality product delivery.
• Working closely with international manufacturing partners to ensure development accuracy and timely execution.
• Managing the briefing and review process for creative deliverables such as packaging, artwork, and samples.
• Overseeing product costings and margin analysis.
• Partnering with technical experts to ensure product compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Representing the product development function in key meetings and cross-functional collaborations.
• Managing sample development and testing processes to ensure alignment with concept and consumer expectations.