Learn more about us and the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Product Manager to join our Global John Sands team. This role will involve working closely with UKG, AG and John Sands Australia product management teams to assist in selecting and communicate Global selection lines that are appropriate for the Australia & New Zealand market.
The role involves assisting with all aspects of product development from critical path management, strategic thinking, range proposals and analysis of sales performance. Experience or understanding of a marketing environment would be desirable.
You will work closely with internal departments to develop cost effective products, delivered within schedule. A professional approach, good commercial awareness, excellent presentation and excel skills are essential.
The role involves ensuring that the displays for our customers are working to their optimum, to drive profitability and performance, through considered and thorough line management.
We are looking for a highly organised and self-motivated individual who thrives in a deadline driven, fast paced changing environment. Some knowledge and/or experience in a product/range selection management environment is desirable, preferably with knowledge of the Greeting Card/Gift Wrap industry.
A full clean driving licence is required as some travelling is expected. This role will be office based but with a flexible approach to working from home.
Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:
Who we are
We help make the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day with our greeting cards, gift dressings and party supplies products created for life’s big events, special occasions, and those “saw-this-and-thought-of-you” moments in life.
Along with our sister company John Sands, who are based in Australia and New Zealand, we’re part of the American Greetings Corporation, one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.
As the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards and social expression products in the UK, we are the celebrations destination. You’ll find our amazing products in major supermarkets, high street retailers, and independent stores across the UK and internationally, as well as digital online marketplaces.
Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer - we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.
Among the great benefits of working at UK Greetings are:
• Hybrid Working, working from home and our Dewsbury offices with flexibility around start and finish times
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free onsite parking at Head Office sites
• Employee discount shop
• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• Development opportunities; offering qualifications from Level 3 to 6
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Recognition scheme
So if you have a passion for greeting cards and celebrations products and would love to be part of a talented team, you’re in the right place!