We’re Pentland Brands: a global family business behind some of the world’s most iconic active and lifestyle brands. We bring integrity, energy and ambition to our work, setting high standards and striving to deliver great outcomes without ego.
Design technical outdoor apparel built for movement, weather and real-world performance.
At Berghaus, product has to do more than look good. It has to work when conditions change, terrain gets tougher and every detail starts to matter.
The Berghaus Product team is responsible for creating innovative, consumer-led products that strengthen the brand and drive future growth. Working closely with Design, Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Insights and Brand Marketing, the team turns consumer needs and market opportunities into products that are relevant, distinctive and commercially successful.
As Product Manager – NPD, you’ll help shape the future Berghaus product pipeline, taking new ideas from early concept through to launch. You’ll combine consumer insight, commercial thinking and strong cross-functional leadership to ensure we develop the right products, for the right consumers, at the right time.
What you’ll be doing:
Own and develop the NPD roadmap, aligned to Berghaus brand strategy and future growth priorities.
Identify consumer needs, market trends, product gaps and new opportunities to inform the innovation pipeline.
Turn insights and opportunities into clear product briefs, concepts and compelling consumer propositions.
Lead cross-functional teams through the end-to-end NPD process, from ideation through to commercialisation.
Partner closely with Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Insights and Brand Marketing to bring new products to life.
Own the NPD critical path, ensuring key milestones, decisions and deliverables stay on track.
Lead prototype reviews, consumer validation and feasibility assessments to refine product concepts.
Build robust business cases and commercial recommendations for new product opportunities.
Manage risks, dependencies, costs and priorities across multiple NPD projects.
Review post-launch performance and use learnings to continuously improve future product development.
What you’ll bring:
Proven experience in Product Management, New Product Development or Product Strategy within apparel, footwear, outdoor or consumer goods.
Strong understanding of the end-to-end product creation process, from consumer insight and concept development through to launch.
Experience leading cross-functional product projects and bringing multiple stakeholders together around a clear product vision.
Strong commercial judgement with the ability to balance consumer needs, brand ambition, feasibility and financial opportunity.
Excellent project management skills with experience managing critical paths, priorities and multiple projects simultaneously.
An analytical mindset with the ability to turn consumer, market and performance data into clear product decisions.
Strong communication and influencing skills, with confidence working across creative, technical and commercial teams.
A genuine interest in consumers, innovation and creating products that strengthen the Berghaus brand.
Why Berghaus?
Berghaus is a brand built for the outdoors, shaped by decades of innovation, exploration and a belief that great kit helps people go further.
From the mountains to the trail, Berghaus creates product for people who want to move confidently in the outdoors, whatever the conditions. It is a brand with real heritage, but also a clear focus on what comes next: better performance, better materials, better fit and more responsible product choices.
Joining Berghaus means becoming part of a team that cares deeply about the details, how product feels, how it performs, how it lasts, and how it supports people in the moments that matter.
Perks & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, hybrid working, flexible start and finish times, generous holiday allowance, product discounts, sample sales, enhanced family-friendly policies, healthcare support, gym and fitness discounts, cycle to work scheme and electric car scheme.
You can find full details of our benefits and perks on our UK Benefits page.
The Interview Process
We want our interview process to feel clear, straightforward, and supportive. If your experience and expectations look like a strong match for the role, here’s what you can expect next:
Talent Team Intro Call - A 30-minute video call with our Talent Team to get to know each other, talk through the role and your experience, and answer any questions you have.
Experience Interview - A more in-depth interview (usually online) with the hiring manager to explore your skills, experience and approach, and how these align with the role, our principles, and our ways of working.
Final Interview - A final in-person interview at our office, focused on deeper discussion and practical application, giving you the chance to meet more of the team and see Pentland Brands in action.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in Product Management, New Product Development, or Product Strategy within apparel, footwear, outdoor, or consumer goods.
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end product creation process from consumer insight and concept development through launch.
- Experience leading cross-functional product projects and aligning multiple stakeholders around a clear product vision.
- Strong commercial judgment balancing consumer needs, brand ambition, feasibility, and financial opportunity.
- Excellent project management skills, including managing critical paths, priorities, and multiple projects simultaneously.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to turn consumer, market, and performance data into product decisions.
- Strong communication and influencing skills across creative, technical, and commercial teams.
- Genuine interest in consumers, innovation, and creating products that strengthen the Berghaus brand.
What We Do
Pentland Brands is a global brand-management company behind sports, outdoor and lifestyle labels including Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Endura, ellesse, Mitre, KangaROOS, Red or Dead and Kickers. It owns several brands and licenses Kickers in the UK, distributing products directly or through licensees and distributors across more than 190 countries. Its mission is to pioneer brands that make life better.
