Product Development Manager- lifestyle, home & seasonal REF 1261

• Up to £80,000 DOE
• London

Are you a visionary Product Development Manager with the commercial drive to shape the future of retail ranges? Love the buzz of creating high-impact, trend-led products for major, global retailers? This senior leadership role offers you the chance to lead innovation, drive growth, and bring bold new propositions to life across multi-category ranges.

A high-growth retail brand is looking for a Product Development Manager to spearhead new product strategies and lead a small team of talented developers. You'll be the creative engine behind future ranges, working directly with national retailers and key internal stakeholders.

This role would suit an experienced senior level product developer or a senior retail buyer with hands-on product development experience, ready to take the lead in shaping commercially successful, trend-driven ranges for major global retailers.Key responsibilities will include:

• Own product strategy for 2026, 2027 and beyond - delivering compelling propositions across seasonal and everyday ranges.
• Develop breakthrough ranges for top UK retailers such as Tesco, M&S, and more - shaping product stories that sell.
• Collaborate closely with commercial leads to turn briefs into brilliant ranges that meet price points, hit margin targets and stand out in-store.
• Lead and inspire a small team of Product Developers - coaching, managing and unlocking their creative potential.
• Brief designers and suppliers confidently, knowing how to balance trend, manufacturability, and retailer demands.
• Balance creative vision with commercial reality, ensuring everything from concept through to delivery works for mass retail.
• Stay agile and responsive in a fast-paced environment, always pushing for the next great idea.
• Act as a trusted partner to senior commercial leads, presenting to key buyers and building strong external relationships.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience at a senior level in product development, ideally across seasonal or FMCG categories.
• A creative thinker with a commercial mindset - you know how to turn trends into products that sell.
• Experience working with UK grocery or high street retailers.
• Excellent briefing and communication skills - confident working with internal teams, suppliers, and freelance designers.
• Strong leadership experience - able to guide, support and develop junior team members.
• Highly organised, self-driven, and comfortable owning a fast-moving product roadmap.
• A team player with ambition to grow - for yourself and the business.
• Experience developing products for value-driven price points and understanding of manufacturing constraints.

Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.