Assistant Product Manager

Cameo Consultancy; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy firm in Banbury is seeking an Assistant Product Manager to develop and lead product category strategies. Responsibilities include managing product launches, tracking sales performance, and collaborating with sales teams. The ideal candidate has product and marketing experience and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 32 days holiday and a generous pension.

Benefits

32 days' holiday

Generous pension

Life assurance

Healthcare

Staff discounts

Responsibilities

• Develop data- and insight-led category strategy plans.
• Create comprehensive launch plans for new products.
• Develop product and price positioning.
• Support Product Management Coordination by tracking sales performance.
• Carry out annual category reviews.
• Work closely with Online and Retail sales teams.
• Manage the creation of all copy and content.
• Document and analyze competitor research.
• Oversee product information creation and data entry.
• Deliver presentations and training.
• Collaborate with logistics and stock control teams.
• Attend retailer and internal meetings.

Skills

Product and marketing experience within a fast-moving business

Experience of managing relationships with retailers or wholesalers

Confident and strong communicator

Planned and structured approach

Methodical and adaptable character

Driving license essential

Job description

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Overview

As Assistant Product Manager, you will be responsible for developing and leading a product category vision and planning, championing best in class category management against pre-agreed objectives that support the overall direction of the company. You will have ownership of product management and marketing for consumer business categories, from identifying the possible win, the formation of launch plans, product positioning, creation of engagement and relevant content, through to analysis competitor and category performance. This is fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for product marketing, retail knowledge and a curious approach, to join a highly respected Banbury based organisation. This role is available on a full time, permanent basis.

Note: This description focuses on the Assistant Product Manager role. Other roles and locations listed in the source are not included here.

Responsibilities

• Develop data- and insight-led 1, 3 & 5 year category strategy plans, in line with wider business and specific category objectives. Measure and report performance to senior management, both in the UK and internationally.
• Create comprehensive launch plans for all new product launches in the UK, leading cross-departmental teams to guarantee successful market entry.
• Develop product and price positioning, lead statements, KSPs, features & benefits, and point of difference for all existing and new products.
• Support Product Management Coordination by tracking and analysing sales performance of selected product categories, using data such as Sales-in, EPOS, GFK, ATV and margin to inform product, promotion and marketing recommendations.
• Carry out annual category reviews ahead of updating and presenting new strategy and plans to key internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Online and Retail sales teams to understand market and retailer opportunities and challenges, providing proactive recommendations based on research and category plans.
• Manage the creation of all copy and content for Consumer categories and products; liaise with Marketing to ensure assets support the relevant channels and overall product strategy.
• Document and make decisions from extensive competitor research; support the wider Product and Marketing teams with desktop, field and product test analysis; report findings and recommendations to the wider business and internationally.
• Oversee and manage all product information creation and data entry relating to owned categories; assist colleagues in other departments as required.
• Be a product and category champion, available to deliver presentations, training and insights to internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Liaise with Head Office colleagues, particularly Product Management, providing feedback and building relationships to influence wider company decisions.
• Collaborate with logistics and stock control teams to manage shipping, stock and forecast requirements in line with category plans.
• Attend retailer and internal meetings to influence and support category performance objectives.

Skills / Experience required

• Product and marketing experience within a fast-moving business
• Experience of managing relationships with retailers or wholesalers
• Confident and strong communicator
• Planned and structured approach
• Methodical and adaptable character
• Driving licence essential (attending events, when required)

What\'s in it for you

This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected local employer who offers not only an amazing culture and progression opportunities but also a very modern office with well-equipped facilities.

The salary for this position is confidential and will be discussed on application. You will receive 32 days' holiday (including 8 bank holidays), a generous pension, life assurance, sick pay, healthcare and staff discounts.

Please forward your CV for a quick response.

Salary information: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + OTE £38,000 with commission. Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire.