Job Title: Product Manager – Plant Room Equipment & Valves
Location: West Sussex
Department: Technical
Reports to: Specification Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: £42,000 - £55,000
Overview:
We're looking for a technically skilled and commercially aware Product Manager to lead the growth of our Plant Room and Valve product ranges, including Plate Heat Exchangers. This role is key to ensuring our products meet market needs, regulatory standards, and support specification wins through expert technical guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert technical support for Plant Room and Valve products, including specification documentation.
Manage product group sales targets and growth strategies.
Support customers and internal teams with product selection, sizing, and installation advice.
Ensure product compliance with legislation, market requirements, and approvals.
Maintain accurate technical data and sales support materials.
Collaborate with Marketing to develop and approve technical content.
Deliver technical training internally and externally.
Support specification sales efforts, including CPD creation and client visits.
Investigate and resolve product issues, including root cause analysis and reporting.
Key Measures of Success:
Product group growth and specification wins
Brand confidence and market positioning
Data accuracy and availability
Compliance and approval standards met
Resolution of product issues and reduction in failure rates
Person Specification:
Essential Skills & Experience:
Strong knowledge of mechanical/plumbing plant room products, valves, and systems
Experience in system design and technical drawings
Ability to manage electronic files and technical documentation
Commercial awareness and customer-focused mindset
Willingness to travel for external meetings
Understanding of the specification market and sales processes
Desirable:
Experience in design, installation, or practical application of building services products
Familiarity with industry hierarchies and certification processes
Presentation and training delivery skills
Attributes:
Team player, adaptable, motivated, methodical, dependable
Strong communicator and problem solver
Able to take initiative and make informed decisions
Interfaces:
Internal: Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Purchasing, Warehouse
External: Customers, Specifiers, Suppliers, Manufacturers, Trade & Certification Bodies
Thank you for applying for this position. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Clough at Interaction Recruitment Leeds.
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