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Poole & Partners Ltd

New Product Development Specialist

This role is for a New Product Development Specialist in a multi-brand eCommerce business, focusing on product research, specifications, and collaboration with international teams. Requires 3+ years in product development within consumer goods. Permanent position, hybrid in London.
🌎 Country
United Kingdom
🏝️ Location
Hybrid
📄 Contract
Full-time
🪜 Seniority
Mid-Senior level
💰 Range
Unknown
💱 Currency
£ GBP
💸 Pay
Unknown
🗓️ Discovered
August 5, 2025
📍 Location detailed
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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🧠 Skills
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Role description
This role supports the growth of a multi-brand eCommerce business, developing products that compete directly with names like Dyson, Shark, and Samsung — across home, lifestyle, and personal care categories. With over £100M in annual revenue and operations in more than 15 countries, the business owns a portfolio of best-selling brands sold globally. As a New Product Development Specialist, you’ll help identify untapped product opportunities, define clear specifications, and work closely with international teams to bring commercially viable products to life. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role that combines structured research, competitor analysis, and stakeholder coordination. You’ll play a key part in ensuring every product is well-understood, clearly positioned, and ready to succeed. What you’ll be doing • Researching market trends, customer behaviour, and competitor products to spot opportunities. • Monitoring sales data, reviews, and pricing to identify gaps or underserved needs. • Supporting the scoring and shortlisting of ideas using structured frameworks and insights. • Defining clear product concepts and specifications — including feature sets, technical requirements, target costs, and packaging. • Coordinating with China-based sourcing teams to clarify development priorities, specifications, and timelines. • Reviewing product samples and technical tests, identifying and escalating issues where needed. • Working closely with teams across QA, Design, Purchasing, Marketing, Trading, and Operations to keep development on track. • Helping prepare internal materials for product launch — including spec sheets, image briefs, and positioning input. • Tracking product performance after launch, gathering data to recommend improvements or extensions. • Maintaining and updating the internal roadmap of active and potential product opportunities. What we’re looking for • At least 3 years’ experience in product development, buying, or merchandising within consumer goods. • Naturally curious about customer behaviour and trends, with a commercial mindset. • Analytical and methodical — able to turn research into actionable recommendations. • Experience working with international sourcing or manufacturing teams. • Passionate about physical products, with an eye for great design and customer value. • Organised and reliable, able to manage multiple priorities and keep stakeholders informed. • Proactive, detail-focused, and able to work at pace without losing accuracy. What you’ll get • Hybrid working in London • 33 days’ holiday (including UK bank holidays) • Healthcare cash plan (post-probation) • Employee discounts across all brands • Cycle to Work scheme • Regular team socials and a collaborative, supportive culture This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the growth of a thriving, international business — delivering products that customers value and competitors respect. If you enjoy combining research, creativity, and cross-team collaboration to get products right, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now! #ProductDevelopment #NPD #ConsumerGoods #eCommerce #LondonJobs #ProductManagement #Merchandising