Product Development Manager - lighting and electrical

You''ll take ownership of a portfolio of lighting products, spotting market trends, sourcing new and exciting products, and working closely with Sales, Marketing, and Technical teams to make sure everything delivers on the business goals. You''ll be reporting to the Product Development Director and teaming up with a fellow Lighting Product Manager, so being a team player who gets on with people is key.Client DetailsI''ve been retained by my client, a family-rooted SME that''s grown into a well-respected player in the commercial lighting world, now part of a larger European group to identify their next Product Development Manager. They''re fast-paced, down-to-earth, and truly value their people. If you want to join a tight-knit team where your ideas matter and you''re not just another cog in the machine, keep reading.Description Hunting out new products and suppliers that fit the company''s vision and category strategyWorking with leadership to shape and push the category forwardCollaborating across departments to launch products on time with all the right checks in placeNegotiating with suppliers and building strong, sustainable partnershipsKeeping your finger on the pulse of the market to keep the product range fresh, competitive, and profitable Profile Someone with solid product development or category management experience in commercial lighting or electrical accessoriesIdeally, you''ve got hands-on experience in electrical manufacturing and product creation in lighting ..... full job details .....