Head of Product Development

Head of Product Development Consumer Products Greater Manchester Competitive Salary + Benefits A genuinely exciting opportunity to join a well-established, highly successful consumer products business at an important stage of growth.This is a brand-new leadership position, created as part of an ambitious long-term growth strategy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the Product Development function, influence the wider business and play a key role in its future direction. The RoleYou''ll take ownership of the Product Development function, leading and developing a talented team responsible for creating innovative, commercially successful consumer product ranges across multiple categories.Working closely with Design, Sales, Merchandising, QA and an established global supplier network, you''ll oversee the product journey from initial concept through to production, ensuring ranges are commercially viable, customer-focused and delivered to a high standard. The DetailLead, develop and inspire a high-performing Product Development team.Set the product development strategy and drive innovation across multiple consumer categories.Develop strong, long-term supplier relationships, improving quality, speed to market and product innovation.Work closely with factories on prototypes, samples, costing and final product execution.Partner with Design and wider commercial teams to develop ranges that balance creativity, quality and commerciality.Conduct competitor ..... full job details .....