Product Development ManagerLocation: Northampton (Head Office)Help shape and grow the product categories behind the UKs leading fitness retailer.Fitness Superstore is expanding its product offering across fitness, wellness, recovery and lifestyle categories. Were looking for a commercially minded Product Development Manager to build and manage our product ranges, develop OEM opportunities and work closely with global suppliers to deliver high-performing, profitable products.This is a commercial product role, ideal for someone from a buying, category management or sourcing background who enjoys owning product ranges and bringing new products to market.The RoleYoull be responsible for managing and developing our product categories, identifying new opportunities, working with suppliers and overseeing the commercial performance of your ranges. Youll support the creation of new OEM products, manage supplier relationships and ensure our ranges stay competitive, profitable and aligned with customer needs retail and B2B.This is a hands-on, commercially focused role with real influence over what we sell and how our categories grow.What Youll DoBuild and manage product ranges across fitness, wellness and lifestyle categoriesIdentify market trends, customer needs and category gapsDevelop commercial product briefs and business casesWork with OEM suppliers on new product opportunities and improvementsNegotiate costs, margins, terms and commercial agreementsManage product lifecycle, pricing, performance and range optimisationCollaborate with marketing, digital and retail teams to support launchesMonitor competitor activity and category performanceAbout YouYoure a commercially driven product professional with experience in buying, category management, sourcing or product management within retail or consumer goods.You'll bring:Experience managing product ranges or categoriesStrong commercial awareness and analytical thinkingConfidence working with suppliers and negotiating costsUnderstanding of product lifecycles and range planningAbility to translate customer insight into product opportunitiesExperience with OEM or overseas suppliers is a strong advantageFitness industry experience is helpful but not essentialWhat We OfferBasic Salary Negotiable.Generous bonus schemePensionGenerous staff discount (after probation)21 days annual leave + bank holidaysFree on-site parkingWhy Join Us?Influence the product strategy of a market-leading retailerWork across OEM and global brand partnershipsShape fast-growing wellness and recovery categoriesSee your commercial decisions directly impact performanceIf youre commercially minded, product-focused and excited by the idea of shaping market-leading ranges, wed love to hear from you.JBRP1_UKTJ