Product Manager
About the Role
As the Product Manager for the Exterior range, you will be responsible for managing and developing a selection of products. You will support new business opportunities, enhance product profitability, and ensure the portfolio consistently performs to and ideally exceeds commercial targets.
This position offers a great blend of analytical work, product development, cross-functional collaboration, and small-team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and take full ownership of selected products within the Exterior portfolio to achieve profitability and NPD targets.
* Analyse product performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and technical improvement.
* Drive simplification and reduce business complexity where possible.
* Develop new designs, colours, and structures aligned with market trends and customer needs.
* Enhance overall product finish and performance through continuous improvement.
* Lead and coordinate NPD&I projects, including business case development for investment.
* Provide detailed product performance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
* Build strong internal partnerships across technical, sales, and marketing functions.
* Coordinate marketing trials, proofing, colour matching, and standardisation activities.
* Support the sales team with customer visits, opportunity evaluation, and ongoing communication.
* Understand customer needs and identify market trends to guide new product introductions.
* Lead small teams in problem-solving and project management activities.
* Contribute to wider strategic initiatives and business OKRs.
* Deliver product training and support for internal departments.
About You
* Bachelor’s degree (Marketing qualification desirable).
* Strong analytical skills and an interest in product performance and improvement.
* Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
* Experience working with customers in a commercial environment (desirable).
* Comfortable leading small project teams.
* Skilled in managing multiple tasks, prioritising effectively, and driving results.
* Digitally capable, customer-oriented, and able to adapt to change