Associate Product Manager
Permanent Role
£30 - £30k + Benefits and Productivity Bonus
Hybrid Working
A very unique role working as an Associate Product Manager for an establish electronics company on a Hybrid basis. You will need to be in commutable distance from the Hertfordshire Office. This role is offering a salary of up to £30k - £35k DOE plus a 10% bonus and 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays increasing with length of service.
With either a buying/product support/ Category assistant / Associate Product Manager background you will be a confident communicator with the ability to write clear presentations. With a passion for product and an affinity for technology, you'll be assisting our business units to give market, product, competitor, and consumer insights across the EMEA markets. Being involved with data analysis you will also have a keen eye for detail. Although the Assistant buyer/ Category assistant/ associate product manager is a hybrid role, predominantly working from home there will be a requirement, especially whilst training to attend the office 2-3 days a week.
There also will be a requirement to travel either across the UK or abroad to attend trade shows on odd occasions. A full UK driving ( and preferably own vehicle) is therefore an essential requirement and all relevant travel expenses will be reimbursed.
The role will have duties to include:
* Transforming product value propositions into inspiring product pitches supported with technology trends and channel guidance from the Product Manger so that Sales can confidently secure placements for new products.
* Competitor reviews and research to benchmark the company products not just in price, but in creative execution and breadth of product portfolio.
* Conduct market analysis and assist in making educated forecasts of technology trends
* Manage the life cycle process
* Maintain Product Management master files such as catalogues and presentations, as well as update cross functional tools like Monday.com, Workfront and Agile.
* Support the NPI launch process by creating forecast documents, then reviewing input alongside the Product Manager and Demand Planner.
* Working with marketing and the product manager to build campaign briefs, proofread packaging and marketing materials to ensure key product/technology points are highlighted and information is correct.
* Thoroughly test development samples and distribute final article samples to the sales regions. Supporting product demonstrations for training if required.
* Support Sales with technical product information for customer set ups.
* Assist in the preparation of strategic business unit presentations, trade shows, customer meetings and business reviews.
To be considered for this role you will be required to have the following skills and experienced
* Have previously worked in a Product Management or Product Marketing role
* Be highly enthusiastic and proactive, demonstrating resilience in navigating a matrix organisation with multiple cross-functional touch points
* Have a strong business acumen with a clear understanding of business drivers
* Be experienced in writing clear presentations and deliver them with confidence
* Experience of data analysis
* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build relationships
* Proficient in Powerpoint and Excel.
If you are interested and feel you have the relevant skills then please send your CV today, Feel free to contact the Wellingborough office to discuss the role in more detail
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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