Role Purpose
As a Consumer Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and building a comprehensive range of LED lamps, solar products, consumer luminaries and portable power stations. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, R&D, compliance, supply chain and sourcing, you will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end timely delivery of the product roadmap and successful commercialization of products.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop a comprehensive roadmap for the consumer luminaires range.
* Utilize market insights and consumer understanding to create an innovative and competitive product roadmap.
* Develop compelling business cases, product specifications, target costs and minimum selling prices for new products.
* Present new products and ideas to management and EMEA consumer team for approval and launch within agreed timelines.
* Maintain and update product and cost roadmaps, as well as new product development presentations monthly.
* Define marketing, commercial and promotional strategy together with marketing and sales teams.
* Liaise with the EMEA consumer sales team, providing regular updates on product development and commercialisation plans.
* Conduct frequent supplier, customer and market visit across Europe and far east to identify new ideas, trends and gather insights.
* Prepare and analyse product and competition benchmark data.
* Perform sales performance analysis, identifying opportunities and implementing corrective actions.
* Monitor monthly cost-savings against budget, taking proactive measures based on results.
* Create comprehensive product launch packs and provide necessary briefs to marketing and creative teams.
* Developpackaging, artwork, and selling sheet/brochure content for marketing and creative teams.
* Conduct monthly product life cycle, inventory and range rationalisation review.
Requirements
* Fluency in English is mandatory, while proficiency in other languages is highly desirable.
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing, business or a related field.
* The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of the European lighting market, including the European consumer (retail) channel. They should also be well-versed in the products distributed through the consumer channel and have a keen awareness of the competitive landscape.
* Demonstrate a strong commercial acumen and cultivate an innovation-focused mindset to effectively develop products that cater to consumer channel.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills.
* Experience in cultivating partnerships with both international and national retail accounts, such as new product listings, range extensions, and promotional initiatives.
* Prior engagement with international suppliers and business partners, showcasing global collaboration expertise.
* Ability to process and analyse data, good knowledge of excel, working with pivot tables.
* Must be a team player, a solid problem-solver with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
* Strong understanding of the consumer buying journey and how to optimize product roadmap to drive revenue growth through the consumer channel.
* Ability to multi-task, set clear priorities and effective time management.
* Strong attention to detail
* Bold, courageous and ambitious with a desire to learn and drive sustainable business growth.
* Willingness to travel within Europe and Asia.
We can offer
* Working in a friendly and truly international environment in a European role based in the UK.
* Competitive salary and bonus
* Opportunity to work with international colleagues and international travel.
* Flexible and stimulating working environment with home office possibilities.
* Professional development, training, and ongoing growth opportunities.
If you are a results-driven product manager with a passion for driving revenue growth and creating innovative product ideas and strategies, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.