We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.POSITION SNAPSHOTJob Title: Product Marketing ManagerLocation: ManchesterContract type: 12 Month Fixed Term ContractWho are we:PZ Cussons is an international consumer goods business, headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ just under 2500 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.Sustainability and the wellbeing of our employees and communities everywhere are at the heart of our business model and strategy and captured by our purpose: For Everyone, For Life, For Good.If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today.Job PurposeDevelop and execute marketing strategies that position products effectively in the market, drive consumer demand and deliver profitable growth by translating consumer insights into compelling to go market plans and activations.Function/Business Unit Overview* Product Marketing Manager reports to Senior Product Marketing Manager* Product team of 7 peopleJob context & scopeKey Metrics* Innovation, NNS, market share growth and profit growth – over 1-3 yearsKey Accountabilities* Support execution of pipeline projects to deliver high quality product launches on time* Develop product positioning, messaging, and value propositions based on consumer insights and market trends to build differentiated, compelling product narrative that drive consumer preference and loyalty* Lead the planning and execution of go to market strategies for product launches and renovations, ensuring timely and impactful execution to maximize market share and revenue growth* Collaborate cross functionally to algin product plans and marketing initiatives, supporting seamless execution and business continuity* Monitor product performance through sales data, market share and consumer metrics providing insights and recommendations to adjust plans for optimal results and sustained brand health* Support innovation gap analysis through conducting research and contributing to the pipeline with evidence-based proposals* Champion adherence to brand guidelines and product claims compliance, protecting brand integrity and ensuring consistent, trustworthy consumer experiences* Support hygiene factor projects, monitoring formula and pack upgrades and ensuring product execution meets consumer expectation* Influence stakeholders with compelling, data backed proposals to secure buy in and resources for key product initiatives, accelerating business resultsCapabilities, Skills and Experience* Bachelors or Masters degree in Marketing, Business (or a related field) or equivalent experience* Experience in innovation/product management marketing roles* Proven track record of successful product launches and market activations, with ability to translate innovative ideas into successful marketing initiatives that drive growth and brand strength.* Passion and enthusiasm for our brands, and general knowledge of global industry and trends.* Experience of category and our supply network preferential (but not essential).* Commercial understanding of product development and margin management.* Knowledge of the competitive set and retail environment* Excellent communication and story telling skills for influencing both internal and external stakeholders* Budget management skills and P&L understanding to optimise campaign spend* Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify opportunities and measure successEqual Opportunities:At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.#LI-CE1#LI-HybridPZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!
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