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Product Manager – Garden Tools & Products
We are currently recruiting for a Product Manager within our successful Garden Tools and Products division.
As Product Manager, you will drive product and category innovation within the Town & Country brand, across both existing and emerging customer channels.
Key Accountabilities:
* Define and execute the product strategy across our gloves, footwear, outdoor storage and giftware lines.
* Manage multiple product categories.
* Market research and insights, uncovering trends, identifying gaps and capitalising on opportunities.
* Overseeing the full product lifecycle for all categories; including ideation, prototyping, testing, sourcing and production.
* Sustainability integration.
* Develop and execute effective go-to-market strategies in partnership with the marketing and sales teams.
* Product performance and analytics.
* Seasonal and trend forecasting.
* Supplier and customer visits.
Professional Experience:
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Category Management.
* Previous buying / product management experience including working with a Far Eastern supplier base.
* Proven experience of strong category management skills.
* Experience in managing pricing and forecasting.
* Experience in product life cycle management.
* Experience in supply chain and purchasing.
Key Skills Sought:
* Excellent communication skills.
* Financial and accounting knowledge for calculating margins, gross profit and discounts.
* Knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
* An understanding of supply chain management and logistics.
* Creativity is key, especially when working across sectors and customer channels.
* Competitive attitude; must be aware of trends in marketplace.
* Good/strong negotiating skills with ability to influence and to ensure that expectations are clear with suppliers.
* Proficient in MS Office / spreadsheets and stock management software.
Personal Attributes:
* An analytical mind with strategic ability.
* Ability to work withing teams and individually.
* Driven by performance.
* Highly adaptable.
* Self-motivated, with a positive attitude.
A competitive package will be offered to the right candidate.
Please apply enclosing your full CV to: Recruitment, E.P. Barrus Ltd, Glen Way, Launton Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4UR or email: recruitment@barrus.co.uk