Product Development Manager

Reports to:

Head of Product Development

Location:

Milton Keynes, with UK and international travel as required

Experience and Skills

• Applicants should have experience in product development, sourcing,product management, buying or a closely related role.
• Proven experience sourcing bicycle parts and accessories directly from manufacturers and suppliers in the Far East is an essential requirement forthis role.
• The ideal candidate will have:
• Proven Far East sourcing experience specifically within bicycle partsand accessories, including identifying, evaluating and managing suppliers and factories.
• Experience managing physical products from initial brief through sampling and production.
• Experience working with suppliers, factories or manufacturing partners.
• Strong commercial awareness, including product costs, margins, pricing and range architecture.
• The ability to understand product specifications, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• A structured, accurate and detail-focused approach.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a genuine interest incycling and products.

Personal Attributes

• The ideal candidate will combine product creativity with strong commercial judgement and a structured approach to project management. You will understand how products progress from an initial idea through sourcing,sampling, testing and approval to a successful market launch.
• Alongside the essential requirement for Far East/International sourcing experience within bicycle parts and accessories, broader experience within cycling, sporting goods, outdoor products, hardware or consumer accessories would be particularly valuable, together with a genuine interest in products,manufacturing and innovation.
• You will be comfortable taking ownership of projects and balancing innovation, product quality, commercial viability and delivery deadlines.

Please note that we may not be able to respond to all applicants individually as we usually havea very high response to our vacancy adverts