Junior Product Manager

Nigel Wright Recruitment; North East; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Junior Product Manager to join their high-performing team. This role involves supporting product lifecycle management, market analysis, and new product development, providing an engaging opportunity for a commercially driven professional. With a hybrid working model, this position offers an ideal blend of hands-on experience and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Passion for product management and understanding of product life cycles.
• Proven track record of translating market insights into strategic actions.
• Experience in cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of the product portfolio across all stages of the lifecycle.
• Assist in new product development and align product offerings with market needs.
• Collaborate with teams on launch campaigns and marketing strategies.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Detail-oriented

Tools

Agile methodologies

Product management tools

Job description

Company

Nigel Wright is delighted to support a market-leading global manufacturer in their search for a Junior Product Manager. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven professional to join a high-performing Product Management team, shaping the success of a diverse, high-volume product portfolio.

With a hybrid working model (50% of time based on-site in North East England), this position offers hands-on experience in product strategy, life cycle management, market analysis, and product launches

Role

As a Junior Product Manager, you’ll be an integral part of the Product Management team, shaping and securing the success of a diverse product portfolio. Your role will involve supporting the full life cycle of products, working cross-functionally to enhance product offerings, and ensuring market alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of the product portfolio across all stages of the Product life cycle within the UK including full lifecycle processes and phasing in/out of products.
• Assist in new product development with volume forecasting, Gap analysis and market feedback alongside the PM team.
• Align the central product roadmap and vision with the needs of the UK target market alongside the Product Management team
• Activate and introduce any new or updated products to the range working with Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing & Sales
• Support on the product, marketing and sales development of key focus categories.
• Be the point of contact in all product-related questions
• Supporting on competitor analysis and market research
• Assist with the supporting of events
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on launch campaigns/Go to Market strategy – (Internal & external stakeholders/customers)
• Supporting the running and administration of marketing and promotional campaigns for demand generation, whether price-driven or otherwise
• Create and develop dealer and end-user facing collateral for product communication
• Assist with the creation and proof reading of marketing materials & content
• Proof reading content including blogs, guides, and case studies that attract and educate customers
• Monitoring buyer sentiment, product feedback, and market trends
• Assisting with the retail and end-user channel development in terms of product support.

Experience and Skills

• A passion for product management and a keen understanding of product life cycles.
• Strong analytical skills to translate market insights into strategic actions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across teams.
• A proactive and detail-oriented mindset, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of product management.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tools (a plus).
• A valid driving license, as travel and overnight stays are part of the role.