Graduate Product Manager

Potter & Moore; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in personal care and beauty is seeking a motivated individual to join their Product Management team. This role offers the chance to support key Health & Beauty accounts, allowing for personal growth and ownership of projects. You will engage in various tasks including data analysis, presentation preparation, and managing the artwork process. With a commitment to innovation and creativity, this vibrant team encourages collaboration and offers clear career pathways. If you are passionate about the industry and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform

Career Growth Opportunities

Dynamic Work Environment

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Natural enthusiasm for Health & Beauty and ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in MS Office and good analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentations, manage artwork processes, and liaise with suppliers.
• Support product management and customer interface activities.

Skills

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Copy Writing

Attention to Detail

Creative Flair

Self-Starter

Education

Degree in Marketing or Business

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

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Company Overview:

The Creightons Plc group is made up of a select group of brands specialising in the creation of high-quality personal care and beauty products for the consumer and trade market. Potter + Moore Innovations Ltd is the key trading company based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and focuses on the design, manufacture and distribution of product in its three key operating functions; Brands (owned), Private Label Supply and Contract Manufacturing. Our customer base ranges from key multiple drugstore, grocery and fashion retailers to premium brands and are supplied throughout the UK and growing international markets. We have a reputation for exceptional customer service, consistently leading the way forward in product and brand development and manufacturing resulting in Creightons Plc not only leading the way but setting standards.

Role Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Product Management team at Potter and Moore Innovations Ltd. You will be supporting Product Managers on key Health & Beauty accounts. As confidence and expertise grow, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your own projects/customer accounts, with guidance/support from the Product Manager and colleagues.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Presentation preparation: including data analysis, competitor reviews, category reviews, mocking-up product, creating PowerPoint presentations documents
• Copy Writing
• Managing Artwork Process
• Liaising with P+M packaging suppliers (requests for samples/quotes etc.)
• Customer Interface
• Preparing pre-production and PR samples for customers
• Range of other general activities to support NPD process
• Critical Path Management
• Product Costings
• All other duties supporting the daily management of a multiple retail account

Experience & Qualifications:
• Natural enthusiasm and passion for Health & Beauty
• Ability to multi-task and work on multi-projects
• Highly proficient in MS Office systems including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Successful within a fast paced environment : responds well to pressure
• Commercially competent
• Good Analytical skills
• Self-Starter and eager to learn
• Excellent communicator- verbal and written
• Attention to detail is a MUST
• Responsive - a 'can do' attitude
• Creative flair
• Ambitious & Focussed: willing to work hard to move through business to become Junior Product Manager and upwards.
• Clean driving licence

What We Can Offer You:

Competitive Salary & Benefits: We believe in rewarding the hard work and dedication of our employees with a comprehensive compensation package. Our standard benefits include Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Employee Benefits Platform to name a few.

Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a vibrant, collaborative team where innovation and creativity are encouraged.

Career Growth: Take advantage of clear career pathways, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued, and everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact on our customers, community, and industry.

We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.