Assistant Product Developer (Equipment & Hardgoods)

Are you passionate about outdoor kit and equipment? Do you find yourself obsessing over a tent's packed weight, owning more skis or running shoes than you can count, or meticulously comparing the features of the latest gear?

If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opening for an Assistant Product Developer to join our own-brand equipment and hardgoods team. You will help research, design, and source product ranges, developing them from initial concept through to final sign-off. This is a role with real potential to shape new growth areas for our brands and make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development: Support the development of our own-brand hardware and equipment, meeting key business criteria for price, margin, quality, and delivery.

Project Management: Take ownership of multiple product projects, owning the development process from range selection and supplier negotiation, through to pre-production sign-off and photoshoots.

Market Research: Conduct and assist with market and competitor research to inform product design, brand positioning, and range plans.

Supplier Relations: Source, negotiate with, and manage relationships with suppliers and factories, ensuring they adhere to our standards. Attend trade shows as required.

Quality Assurance: Meticulously measure and check samples at each stage, conducting trials and user testing to ensure products meet exact specifications and quality standards. Arrange product certification where required.

Product Launch: Develop product packaging, user manuals, and size guides. Assist with photoshoots and collaborate with merchandising to create accurate and compelling product descriptions.

About You:

• You have a genuine passion for sport and a strong interest in the technical equipment involved.
• You are proactive and enthusiastic, with a meticulous eye for detail.
• You are a quick learner, a keen researcher, and a confident presenter.
• You possess strong organisational and time-management skills, able to manage and progress multiple projects at the same time
• You are a flexible team player, ready to adapt and contribute within a small, fast-paced team.

Bonus Points (Nice to have, but not essential):

• Previous experience in a product-related role, particularly in the sports industry.
• Design skills, with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience working with, and sourcing from, international suppliers.
• An active interest in a variety of sports would be beneficial - equestrian, racket sports, watersports, swimming/triathlon, for example.

Salary: £27,500 per annum

• Friendly and dynamic working environment with Core Hour working patterns! 
• Holiday – get stuck into your adventures! 25 days of holiday a year as standard, with the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days extra! Our Bank Holidays are flexible as well.
• Work anywhere in the world for up to 30 working days a year!
• Access to great quality kit with an awesome 25% staff discount
• Learning and Development budget available.
• Regular Lunch & Learn sessions.
• Socials – A social budget which grows every time we hit budget, with a social team that just loves using it!
• A hybrid working model where we are mostly remote. But don't worry, when you're in the office we'll have lots of free food and drink - help yourself to tea and coffee as well as healthy snacks and fresh fruit. Other treats are also on hand - Chocolate Hobnobs are an office favourite
• Workplace pension - we're set up with The People's Pension to make sure we're contributing to help you save for retirement. 
• Raiys - our multi-use wellbeing platform 
• Access to Pluxee and MyGym discounts so you can keep active wherever you are in the country 

Use of AI:

We encourage the innovative use of AI to enhance your application. Nevertheless, our evaluation will focus on the relevance, accuracy, and authenticity of the content, ensuring any AI assistance contributes to a clear and genuine representation of your skills and experience. Applications that seem to overwhelmingly rely on generic AI-generated content, without demonstrating a clear understanding of the role or your unique qualifications, may not be considered.

About the SportPursuit Team:

SportPursuit, part of the Sportscape Group, fuels sporting adventure with affordable, great quality kit. Founded in 2011, we are an innovative online retailer with over 10 million members across the UK, Europe and beyond. We hunt down the best deals available online on a wide range of quality sports and outdoor brands and create an inspiring, personalised shopping experience for each customer. Everyone in the SportPursuit team has the opportunity to make a difference and help grow the business.

Our Values:

Surprise and Delight

Make a Difference

Make it Count

Get Stuck In #MyPursuit

Diversity at SportPursuit:

SportPursuit recruits, employs, trains and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity and/or expression, or any other protected status. SportPursuit are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment where employees can bring their full selves to work. We celebrate diversity of thought and recognise the strength and dynamism that comes with it.