Were hiring: Product Development Manager
Location: Northampton (Head Office)
Fitness Superstore is looking for a commercially driven Product Development Manager to shape our future product range across fitness equipment, wellness, recovery & leisure .
Youll own the product lifecycle end-to-end, working across OEM, global brands and cross-functional teams to bring standout products to market.
Big impact. Real ownership. Growing categories.
Interested? Get in touch or apply now.
Product Development Manager
The Opportunity
Fitness Superstore is one of the UKs leading fitness equipment specialists, with a nationwide retail network, high-performing e-commerce platforms and a growing B2B division. Our range spans cardio, strength, functional training and commercial equipment, supported by a strong OEM portfolio and global brand partnerships.
As we continue to expand particularly into wellness, recovery and lifestyle-led fitness categories were looking for a Product Development Manager to help shape and evolve our future product range. This is a high-impact role for a commercially driven product leader who can turn insight into standout products.
The Role
Youll own the end-to-end product development lifecycle, managing existing OEM pipelines while identifying new opportunities to expand and diversify our ranges across retail, digital and B2B channels.
Youll work cross-functionally with buying, marketing, digital, operations and sales to deliver products from concept through to launch, ensuring strong commercial outcomes.
Product categories include:
Cardio & strength (home and commercial)
Functional training & accessories
Wellness & recovery
Leisure & lifestyle products
Key Responsibilities
Identify customer needs, category gaps and emerging market trends
Develop product concepts, specifications and commercial cases
Manage OEM development projects from concept to production
Work with suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, cost and performance
Lead successful, on-time product launches across all channels
Act as a key product expert for internal teams, including sales training
About You
Youre a commercially minded product professional with a strong instinct for what customers want next. Comfortable working strategically and hands-on, you thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy bringing products to market that truly differentiate.
Skills & Experience
Experience in product development, product management or sourcing
Strong commercial and strategic thinking
Customer- and data-led decision making
Confident stakeholder management and communication
Technical understanding of physical products (fitness or consumer durables ideal)
Fitness equipment experience advantageous but not essential
We can offer you:
£50K Salary
Discretionary bonus scheme
Pension.
Generous staff discount (following probation)
21 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays.
Free on-site parking
Personal use of in-store equipment after hours
Why Join Fitness Superstore?
Shape the future product portfolio of a market-leading UK retailer
Work across OEM and globally recognised brands
Influence real commercial decisions
Be at the forefront of expansion into wellness, recovery and leisure
If youre driven by innovation, customer insight and commercial impact, wed love to hear from you.
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