Assistant Product Manager

Crane Building Services & Utilities; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing and utilities sector is seeking an Assistant Product Manager in Hitchin. The role involves supporting product management initiatives, analyzing market trends, and contributing to strategic objectives. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a technical/business management subject.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational objectives of the business.
• Execute product specifications and strategies to achieve sales targets.
• Monitor and analyze market trends and product performance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Technical and/or Business Management

Job description

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We currently have a vacancy for the role of Assistant Product Manager at the Hitchin site. The successful candidate will support the Business Line Manager in driving profitable growth for the Utilities product portfolios through the effective management of proposed new products, and existing products.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Supporting the strategic and operational objectives of the business, through adoption of state-of-the-art product and business management principles to grow within the product management profession.
• Executing the creation, implementation and monitoring of product specifications, product strategies and plans in order to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Develop, communicate and support product management initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor and analyse market, competitor and industry trends and implement actions to take account of market opportunities or threats.
• Monitor and analyse product range performance against sales and SP% targets to identify variances and take quick corrective action.
• Research and analysis of sales, market trends and competitors using intelligence to identify differentiation opportunities and amend plans accordingly to increase competitiveness and market share.
• Assist with the development, analysis and reporting of VOC activities and data collection as requested.
• Understand market drivers, unique selling points (USP’s), positioning and differentiation on new products.
• Assist in estimating market trends and forecast of product demand.
• Monitor and analyse product range performance.

The successful candidate must be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a technical and/or business management subject with an interest in Product Management. Applicants will be able to demonstrate strategic thinking and analytical skills in conjunction with a learning mindset to adopt and master business principles. Attention to detail, the ability to work accurately with a positive ‘can do’ attitude at all times and a flexible and methodical approach to work are essential for this role. Applicants will have a proven record of efficiently managing multiple tasks and priorities combined with excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.

ABOUT US

Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) is part of the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Co. founded in 1855, which is a global, multi-industry, New York Stock Exchange quoted company. We design, manufacture, package and market engineered flow control solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors, with strong sales into key growth export markets.

The name Crane speaks of who we are, what we stand for and how our customers perceive us: A company with history and tradition, but also a company that is innovative, quality minded and one which acts with integrity and still holds to the resolution of its founder.

Crane Co. was founded on 4th July 1855 by Richard Teller Crane who made the following resolution:

"I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness; to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors; to be liberal and just towards employees; and to put my whole mind upon the business."

The essence of this resolution is the business policy of Crane Co. today.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Utilities

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