Product Development Manager - lighting & 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 Details

I'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 strategy

• Working with leadership to shape and push the category forward

• Collaborating across departments to launch products on time with all the right checks in place

• Negotiating with suppliers and building strong, sustainable partnerships

• Keeping 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 accessories

• Ideally, you've got hands-on experience in electrical manufacturing and product creation in lighting or electrical - that's a big plus

• You know your way around supplier negotiations and managing those relationships

• You understand UK lighting market specs, safety requirements, and what makes a product tick

• You're organised, a clear communicator, and love digging into the details

• A self-starter who can work independently but also thrives in a friendly, collaborative team environment

• Flexible with your working patterns - the team mostly works a couple of days a week in the office, with some remote working too

Job Offer

• Competitive package

• A genuine family feel, with a leadership team that's approachable and values everyone's contribution

• A lean but passionate product development team, delivering multiple product ranges each year and making a real impact

• You'll be joining a small, close-knit team of product pros who have been around the block and love what they do

• A company that's growing, with lots of opportunities for career progression and to lead your own projects

• Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance - this isn't about clocking in and out, it's about getting the job done well

• Regular company socials and a culture that encourages getting involved and feeling valued