Associate Product Manager

Raytec; Ashington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading LED lighting company in Ashington is seeking an Associate Product Manager. This hybrid position involves assisting in product strategy, supporting launches, and conducting market research. Ideal candidates will have a marketing degree and a solid understanding of marketing software. Key responsibilities include drafting product requirement documents and enhancing product value propositions. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence in the industry, with plenty of benefits including an attractive bonus scheme and a strong commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Attractive Bonus Scheme

Health care scheme

Company Stakeholder Pension

Employee social events

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Early Friday finish

Free coffee, tea, and fruit

Free onsite catering

Annual family fun day

Long service rewards

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted leisure facilities membership

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in marketing is essential.
• Strong communication skills to portray product information.
• Ability to understand technical products quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product strategies throughout the product life cycle.
• Support product development to meet customer needs.
• Draft Product Requirement documents to prioritize features.

Skills

Marketing software understanding

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in marketing

Job description

Associate Product Manager (HYBRID)

Are you currently working in marketing?

Looking for a new marketing opportunity with a difference?

Would like to be more involved in launching new product designs?

Person Specification

• Assist the Product Manager in the development and execution of product strategies throughout the product life cycle.
• Support product development by ensuring new products deliver the features and performance our customers want.
• Assist marketing department by defining the key messaging and USPs for our customers.
• Provide support for product launches and updates including developing price lists, part codes, user guides and supporting the marketing team with messaging.
• Provide market research to shape our Product Management strategy.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft Product Requirement documents to prioritise product features and capabilities including key differentiators and USPs that align with our overall strategy.
• Help create product positioning, value propositions and sales arguments for target markets.
• Continually enhance product features and performance based on customer feedback.
• Market the product by creating the correct message for new product launches.
• Work with marketing team to create the correct positioning in the market place
• Support the sales team with training, education and expert advice on our products.
• Provide product documentation for new and updated products including pricing, part-codes, comparison documents, and key USPs and messaging.
• Assist in the roll out of new products internally to the sales and marketing teams.
• Provide market research to understand market trends, dynamics and opportunities for product improvement and differentiation.
• Provide competitive analysis to shape our product development strategy, pricing, inform our sales and marketing teams and to provide valuable insights.
• Attend sales and marketing exhibitions as well as customer visits alongside management team to gather market intelligence.

Essential Skills

• A degree (or equivalent) in marketing.
• A good understanding of marketing soft ware
• Ability to understand technical products quickly with good analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills to portray product information to colleagues or customers.
• Marketing creativity and the ability to discuss ideas with management and colleagues.
• Excellent judgement, problem solving and critical thinking.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• A commitment to self-development and professional development.
• Full driving licence
• Willingness to travel both nationally and internationally when required.

Reporting to

This role is reporting to the Product Manager.

Working Hours

This is a Full-Time position working 08.30 – 17 : 00 Monday-Thursday, 8.30-2.30 Friday as standard.

Location

This is a HYBRID role offering the opportunity to work Monday – Wednesday from our office in Ashington and Thursday – Friday remote.

The Company

Founded in 2005, Raytec are world leaders in LED lighting for safety and security. We have over half a million products actively in service and employ over 80 staff. We have two offices located in Northumberland, UK, and Ottawa, Canada and sell to over 70 countries worldwide.

All our products are manufactured in-house and have been installed in some of the most challenging environments on planet earth from the Artic Circle to the Jungles of Borneo.

Raytec are carbon neutral and are committed to building a global business while also protecting the environment.

Raytec Perks

• Attractive Bonus Scheme.
• Health care scheme.
• Company Stakeholder Pension.
• The Raytec Employee Club (TREC) which hosts regular social events, sports activities and parties.
• 25 days holiday, up to 30 with long service, plus bank holidays.
• Early Friday finish.
• Free coffee, tea, filtered water and fruit.
• Free onsite monthly catering.
• Annual family fun day.
• Long service incentives and rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted leisure facilities membership.

Core Values

In addition to specific requirements for each role, we expect every Raytec member of staff to display our three core values of expertise, initiative, and integrity :

Expertise : We strive to be experts in our field. We use our knowledge and experience to deliver outstanding products and customer service.

Initiative : We’re not content withstanding still. We push boundaries and improve how we do things on a daily basis.

Integrity : We’re honest, approachable, and open to change. We set high standards and take pride in the work we do.