Senior Product Development & Range Manager - #1764275

Senior Product Development & Range Manager (12-month FTC)

Are you commercially driven with a passion for building insight-led, consumer-focused product ranges?

Do you thrive on shaping seasonal category strategies that drive sales and brand impact?

Can you lead full lifecycle product development in a creative, fast-paced environment?

MacGregor Black is currently partnering with a leading creative consumer goods business in search of a Senior Product Development & Range Manager (FTC), based in Bradford, UK.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the development and delivery of the Christmas 2026 range, playing a pivotal role in shaping category strategy, driving product excellence, and delivering commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a product strategy for Christmas 2026 that aligns with company goals and customer insights. Build an optimised caption and SKU framework to drive sales and margin targets.


• Conduct market and competitor analysis, analyse sales data, and use customer insights to inform range planning and product direction. Ensure the product offer reflects market trends and customer needs.


• Lead the product development process from range architecture through to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams across creative, procurement, merchandising, and commercial. Manage the product critical path to ensure delivery to required timelines.


• Drive cost and margin discussions with supply base and internal teams. Ensure all product development aligns with commercial targets and financial KPIs.


• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify and close product gaps, delivering a compelling range proposal that reflects the agreed creative vision and commercial objectives.


• Manage the RRP proposal process and ensure customer pricing is confirmed and aligned.


• Deliver an optimised range strategy across key customer plans, including architecture, pricing, display, and layout.


• Track and analyse range performance, using insights to drive continuous improvement and inform future range builds.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in product management, buying, or range development, ideally within a creative-led, FMCG, or seasonal category.


• Proven track record of building commercially successful product ranges, with strong experience in pricing, sourcing, and supplier management.


• Ability to interpret market insights, sales data, and customer research to drive product decisions.


• Experience leading product development lifecycles from concept to launch.


• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage multiple priorities within fixed deadlines.


• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.


• Experience working within licensed or brand-led categories is advantageous.

Please contact for more details today.