Product Specialist Job description
Teknek is a specialist automation provider. Its equipment and associated consumables are used by the world’s advanced manufacturing companies to reduce defects.
From its headquarters close to Glasgow, it designs, develops and produces a wide range of products. It exports around 98% of all output and proudly serves Tier 1 organisations globally.
After inventing the contact cleaning Technology, the company remains at the forefront of this industry by continuous innovation. Its products are the best available.
After some 30 plus years as a private company Teknek became part of fortune 200 company ITW Inc. Teknek operates with a very high degree of autonomy with its original management team.
The business continues to develop new products, find new markets and new customers.
The Role
Full passport and driving licence are essential.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone to join the Commercial Team as a Product Manager.
You will work with Tier 1 organisations with recognisable household brand names. Their cutting-edge innovations and creativity shape and drive the future of global technology.
Based onsite in our modern offices located behind Glasgow airport with easy access to the main transport links.
Occasional international travel to customers and exhibitions.
Customer facing role: in person, on the phone, email and global social networks.
Full product and company training will be provided.
Key Benefits
- Competitive Salary, £40,000 to £60,000 per annum (Negotiable DOE)
- Generous Holiday Package with Christmas 2026 shutdown
- Discretionary Christmas Bonus
- Contributory Pension available
- Death in Service scheme
- Private Health Care
- Birthday Gift
- On site free parking
- Modern offices
- Standard Hours of work are
- Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:00, Friday 08:00 – 13:00
- (these can be adjusted to suit travel needs, earliest start 07:30, latest start 09:30)
- Early finish Friday (subject to the needs of the business)
Your responsibilities
- Become a Product champion, and provide key product advice for all customers and channels globally
- Oversee and develop the complete product lifecycle road map
- Working with colleagues and customers to help to identify market and product opportunities, and use such to improve existing products and shape new products
- Define business cases for new products and product modifications
- Work with the key stakeholders to define the Product Specification documentation
- Lead the product training program for peers and customers
- Provide post-sales technical support
- Feed into the R&D team and Production to develop and refine products
- Feed into the sales team on customer feedback and product requirements
- Be part of the Product Launch Team
- Attend global exhibitions and support the technical aspects thereof
- Play an active role in resolving product issues
- Contribute to the business planning process
Essential Skills and Experience
- 2+ years working in a product management or technically focussed commercial role
- HND / Degree in an Engineering or Stem subject
- Or equivalent qualifications / experience
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, customers and colleagues
- Robust communication skills with the ability to impart technical knowledge in an easily understood format
Desirable Skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Enjoys
- Enjoys engaging on all communications platforms, face to face, on the phone, email and social media channels
- Challenges the status quo and promotes change
- Thrives working in a fast moving environment where flexibility and agility are key
- Logical and analytical mindset
- Enjoys creative problem solving and generating alternative solutions.
- A passion for products and international travel!
Interview Process
Teknek aim to complete the interview process in as timely a manner as is practicable to the company and the candidate.
· 1st Stage - Short 10 – 15 minute Telephone Interview with our Talent Team
· 2nd Stage - Short 15 – 20 minute Teams Interview with the Recruiting Manager
· 3rd Stage - 3 Thomas international online assessments
· 4th Stage - Invite to Teknek for a Panel Interview
o This will include the candidate offering a short 10 minute presentation.
“The Key Challenges of International Product Management”
To apply
Please apply in writing attaching your CV. Applicants are required to provide required information for a relevant background or pre-employment check in relation to their identity, previous employment, education, and criminal records, as in the job specification.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview for an initial assessment of their abilities and aptitudes as required for the role.
Any offer of employment will be conditional on a candidate satisfactorily meeting the required background and/or pre-employment checks which will be subject to ongoing review on appointment. More details are available in the job specification with the application pack available from Helen Bell, HR
All employment subject to Right to work in the UK. Further information can be found on the UK Government Website. All successful candidates must have RTW status and / or relevant UK work visa
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Product management: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
