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Product Development Manager Location: Northampton (Head Office) Help shape and grow the product categories behind the UK s leading fitness retailer. Fitness Superstore is expanding its product offering across fitness, wellness, recovery and lifestyle categories. We re 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 Role You ll be responsible for managing and developing our product categories, identifying new opportunities, working with suppliers and overseeing the commercial performance of your ranges. You ll 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 You ll Do Build and manage product ranges across fitness, wellness and lifestyle categories Identify market trends, customer needs and category gaps Develop commercial product briefs and business cases Work with OEM suppliers on new product opportunities and improvements Negotiate costs, margins, terms and commercial agreements Manage product lifecycle, pricing, performance and range optimisation Collaborate with marketing, digital and retail teams to support launches Monitor competitor activity and category performance About You You re 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 categories Strong commercial awareness and analytical thinking Confidence working with suppliers and negotiating costs Understanding of product lifecycles and range planning Ability to translate customer insight into product opportunities Experience with OEM or overseas suppliers is a strong advantage Fitness industry experience is helpful but not essential What We Offer Basic Salary Negotiable. Generous bonus scheme Pension Generous staff discount (after probation) 21 days annual leave + bank holidays Free on-site parking Why Join Us? Influence the product strategy of a market-leading retailer Work across OEM and global brand partnerships Shape fast-growing wellness and recovery categories See your commercial decisions directly impact performance If you re commercially minded, product-focused and excited by the idea of shaping market-leading ranges, we d love to hear from you.

Category Assistant Hybrid working: 75% of working hours within Long Eaton office, with some occasional travel required to other sites Position Type: Full time (37hrs) Permanent Responsibilities: The Category Assistant role provides essential support to the category management team, reporting directly to the Senior Category Manager, and will be involved in all areas of product management helping to ensure the smooth running of daily activities across product ranges and projects. This is an entry-level role offering the opportunity to build commercial, analytical, and product management skills. The category assistant will gain hands-on experience in product lifecycle management, market research, and go-to-market execution, with the chance to progress into more senior category roles over time. The successful applicant will have a passion to drive marketing projects forward and bring new ideas to the table and will support in the successful delivery of the Sinks and Taps category sales objectives. Duties will include but not limited to Provide administrative and organisational support to the category management team. Help prepare reports, presentations, and analysis to support category decision-making. Conduct regular market research including competitor benchmarking to ensure pricing and products are best positioned in the market. Sourcing, editing and maintaining product data and product volumetrics across internal databases. Support with design briefs, which includes literature, packaging, labels, POS and photography. Help track progress of new product development projects, ensuring timelines are recorded and followed. Help coordinate new product launch activities, including preparation of sales and marketing materials. Maintain accurate records of product and promotional performance. Support the planning and delivery of company exhibitions throughout the year. Using the Rangemaster CMS & PIM systems (training will be given) to update the brands websites and company intranet sites. Actively engage with internal stakeholders to communicate internal marketing and product updates. Liaise with suppliers, agencies, and internal departments as needed. To support the sales teams with customer marketing requests. To organise FOC orders and product samples deliveries. Support to coordinate products through the product lifecycle from cradle to grave. Manage changes to deadlines given. Undertake general office administration tasks. Skills required Strong interest in product management, marketing, or commercial roles. Good analytical and numerical skills, with ability to interpret data. Proficiency in Microsoft office (excel, PowerPoint, word). Highly organised with attention to detail. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to listen and understand instruction. Good attention to detail and accuracy. Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn. Valid UK driving licence occasional travel across sites will be required. Desirable skills (but not essential) Degree in marketing, business or related subject Experience with CMS & PIM systems Photoshop skills