Product Development Manager

Are you looking for a product development role where you can genuinely influence what gets made? This is an opportunity to take ownership of new physical consumer products from the initial idea and commercial case through to sourcing, sampling, packaging and production. You’ll join a fast-growing UK beauty brand expanding its range across digital and international retail channels.

About NYK1

NYK1 is a UK beauty brand specialising in nail care, skincare, haircare, and lash and brow care. We have built significant digital success through Amazon and, in 2026, began working with major US retailers as part of our international expansion. We are now looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to help grow our product range, sales and reach across both digital and in-store channels.

The opportunity

This is a hands‑on role with considerable ownership. You’ll identify promising product opportunities, develop them with suppliers and build the commercial case for bringing them to market. You’ll work closely with the internal team and directors, using competitor research, product quality, pricing and commercial viability to help decide which products should move forward.

What you’ll own

• Identify new product opportunities by monitoring the market, reviewing competitors and making recommendations about what NYK1 should develop next.
• Develop products from initial concept through to production-ready specifications.
• Manage samples, materials, packaging, costs and quality throughout the development process.
• Work directly with factories and suppliers to keep development moving.
• Own the unit economics of each product, including landed cost, margin and selling price.
• Build and present the commercial case for new products to the directors.
• Manage timelines and quality through to reliable, repeatable production.
• Receive and assess samples and competitor products at the West Yorkshire office.
• Maintain clear product records and flag risks or delays at an early stage.
• Support improvements and extensions to the existing product range.

What success looks like

• A consistent pipeline of commercially viable new products moving from concept to production.
• Product extensions and improvements that keep the NYK1 range competitive.
• Each launch is commercially validated, approved by sales and capable of achieving its target margin before production.
• Product development remains on schedule, with potential issues identified and addressed early.

What you’ll bring

• Experience developing physical consumer products, ideally within beauty, personal care or a related FMCG category.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand and defend a product’s economics.
• The confidence to present product ideas, recommendations and financial information clearly.
• A hands‑on approach to product development and supplier management.
• Strong critical thinking, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work closely with colleagues and challenge ideas constructively.

Desirable experience

• Direct product sourcing and factory management.
• Experience within an e-commerce, Amazon or direct‑to‑consumer brand.
• Experience supporting expansion into US or international retail markets.

What we offer

• A salary of £50,000.
• A performance‑related bonus linked to annual goals.
• The opportunity to influence products from initial idea through to launch.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas will count.
• Scope to take initiative and grow as the business develops.
• The opportunity to join a growing UK beauty brand expanding internationally across digital and retail channels.

This is an office‑based position in West Yorkshire, working directly with the team and remaining closely involved in the physical product development process.

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