This role plays a critical role in delivering successful products by balancing user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility, ensuring that the right product is built and delivered effectively.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The key responsibilities include (but are not restricted to);
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Identify, understand, apply and manage the appropriate life cycle stage for each product group.
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Successfully apply product life cycle management techniques, using data analysis to make fact-based decision on product range changes and developments.
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Track product group performance using KPI's and analytics and align with product life cycle stages.
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Further develop and implement product identity information in the form of an ERP system friendly Product Passport document.
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Ensure that each product in the portfolio has a full product passport, technical specification sheet and appropriate compliance documentation.
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Support NPD activities originating from either supplier new product announcements or from customer requests.
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Develop relationships with manufacturers and suppliers, building on the companies already established trading history.
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Work as a cross functional link (bridge) between company supply chain and sales teams.
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Support and provide collateral for events such as new product launches, trade fairs and other external events, e.g., supplier visits or trade industry events.
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Manage and support product launches, via the company website, sales emails (Hubspot), and the development of relevant sales materials etc.
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Ensure timely and high-quality product releases on NPD and product change notices.
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Ensure that all relevant staff have product training for all new products and refresher training on existing where required.
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Provide support as necessary on quality or non-compliance issues raised on the products.
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Ensure that all changes to products are communicated and managed to ensure a smooth transition ensuring both company and customer change controls are respected.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Proven experience as a Product Manager.
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Experience of working with cross-functional teams
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Ability to align Product, Place, Price, Promotions.
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Experience with data analysis tools is a plus
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management
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Understanding of product management methodologies
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Ability to prioritise and make data-driven decisions
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Commercial awareness and business acumen
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Leadership without direct authority
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Excellent time management skills.
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Understanding of SAGE or similar systems
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Proven competence in Regulatory and Legal requirements.
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Excellent organisational skills
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Leadership ability with excellent team working skills
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Educated to degree level and ideally with a qualification in business or a business-related topic
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High level of commercial awareness.
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Always display a high level of professional behaviour.
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Advanced knowledge of computer database and of Office 365.
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Commercially focussed decision making
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Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
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Team working – ability to develop, coach and lead a team.
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Collaborative style – liaising with other departments/Managers to ensure customer expectations are achieved.
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Also need to attend external events such as Sales Meetings, Supplier and customer visits and trade events as appropriate, some of which will require overnight stays.
WHAT’S ON OFFER:
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Full training and development
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Up to 25 days holiday (pro-rated for part time working) - plus bank holidays
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Company pension
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Health Plan Scheme
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Death in Service
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Salary between £38-£40k per annum.
