The Company
Our client is a market leading niche manufacturer; due to growth they are looking to recruit a Product Manager.
The Role
* To manage and promote products manufactured in order to achieve and if possible, exceed the budgeted contribution margins.
* Manage performance of product portfolio of design products.
* Support new business opportunities and help grow product sales.
* Ability to manage small project teams.
* Manage and take ownership for a selection of products within the portfolio to achieve NPD numbers, profitability and support consistent performance.
* Identify opportunities for cost reduction by having a thorough understanding of individual items current technical developments and process capabilities.
* Aim to reduce business complexity within the business.
* Improve sales performance by developing more profitable introductions.
* Develop new designs, colours and structures.
* Constantly look at ways to improve the overall finish and performance of new introductions.
* Utilise the NPD and I process to drive projects where applicable. Provide a solid business case for investment and development projects.
* Provide detailed analysis on performance of products in order to make informed decisions.
* Establish and develop relationships with key partners within the group.
* Initiate, co-ordinate, progress and supervise marketing trials, proofing’s, colour matching and standardisation exercises to ensure that all products are correctly administered and can be effectively integrated into the business.
* Support the sales team in developing current opportunities in the UK and overseas markets with regular communication and customer visits where required.
* Determine which opportunities will add the most value to the business.
* Understand the unmet needs of customers.
* Identify trends and market direction to support new introductions.
The Person
* Must have previous experience in a similar role.
* You will ideally be degree qualified or hold relevant experience.
* Good analytical skills.
* Appreciation/interest in product performance and improvements.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Commercial customer experience desirable.
* Marketing qualification.
The Benefits
* You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
* An excellent salary.
* A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
* The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices