Product Manager
Scientific / Laboratory Products
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum + 10% Performance Bonus + Benefits
Location: Southwest Birmingham (Office-based with Hybrid Working)
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Staff kitchen/breakfast, on-site gym and free parking available
Benefits
Salary £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Performance related bonus scheme (10%)
Hybrid working opportunities
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension contribution
Supportive and friendly working environment
Career progression within a growing SME
About the Role
We are an established independent laboratory products distributor seeking an experienced Product Manager to manage a portfolio of scientific consumables, reagents and laboratory equipment.
This is a pivotal SME role suited to someone with 23 years Product Management experience within a scientific, life sciences, medical or technical B2B environment.
You will act as the key link between laboratory technology and commercial success, working closely with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to ensure our product range continues to meet the evolving needs of the UK life-science laboratory market.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full product lifecycle from introduction through to end-of-life
Develop and implement a multi-year product roadmap aligned to business growth plans
Manage supplier relationships with global manufacturing partners
Negotiate commercial agreements and manage purchasing and inventory levels
Conduct competitor analysis and market research to identify new product opportunities
Support new product launches and implement pricing strategies
Create technical sales tools including brochures, samples and product data sheets
Deliver product training and technical support to internal teams and customers
Ensure accurate and effective product presentation across company platforms
Represent the business at customer meetings and industry events where required
Skills & Experience Required
23 years experience in a Product Manager role
Previous experience within Scientific, Laboratory, Medical or Technical B2B sectors
Bachelors Degree in Life Science (essential)
Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)
Understanding of B2B sales cycles and product margin management
Experience managing product performance, pricing and ROI
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market and performance data
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Apply Now
If you have the scientific background and commercial Product Management experience to drive our laboratory product portfolio forward, please apply with your CV today.
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