Product Manager (New Categories and Innovation) – Normanton/Hybrid – Competitive Salary Elevation Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a growing national business to recruit a Product Manager to focus on new categories and innovation. This role will suit someone who enjoys identifying commercial opportunities, building supplier relationships and delivering new products to market from concept through to launch. This is a key position within the commercial function and will play an important role in the expansion of the product portfolio into new and emerging categories. The role offers genuine scope for influence, alongside exposure to senior stakeholders and international suppliers. Key Benefits Flexible hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days from home) Bonus scheme 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, birthday off, paid volunteer days and holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days) Westfield Health including Optical cover Death in service (4.5 x salary) Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave Perkbox and employee discounts Employee assistance program The Product Manager will: Identify and evaluate new product categories that support long-term commercial growth Source, assess and onboard new suppliers and brands Lead the end-to-end product introduction process from research to launch Analyse market trends and competitor activity to build commercial business cases Work with Procurement, Category Management, Marketing and Sales to launch new products Negotiate supplier terms and commercial agreements Track performance of new ranges and recommend improvements Ensure quality, compliance and responsible sourcing standards are met Develop a roadmap for future category development Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexi time) The Person Experience in Product Management, Buying or Category Development Proven track record of introducing new products or categories Strong commercial awareness and market analysis skills Confident negotiator able to build supplier partnerships Flexible with occasional travel in the UK and overseas Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.