Lead EU Regional Product Manager Gaming (PowerA)

TN United Kingdom; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gaming accessories seeks a Lead EU Regional Product Manager to drive product management for PowerA's gaming lines. This role requires expertise in sales, marketing, and product strategy to enhance market presence and customer engagement across EMEA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail and consumer goods, with a passion for gaming and the ability to deliver impactful product proposals. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in gaming experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven retail and consumer product management experience.
• Experience leading projects and product launches.
• European language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for the PowerA gaming category.
• Achieve sales revenue, margin, and market share goals.
• Manage product lifecycle and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Marketing or Business

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

PowerA is a global leader in video gaming accessories and one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. We’re made up of many unique individuals who come together for one purpose: to build the most innovative accessories for the world’s most popular interactive entertainment platforms. We partner with industry giants such as Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Activision, Pokémon, and more. You can find our products at most major retailers in Europe, North America, Australia, and Latin America. We take our responsibility to provide well-designed and affordable products very seriously. Our passion is gaming, and our mission is to bring gamers of all levels memorable experiences that enhance the fun and excitement of gaming.

Job Summary

This is an exciting new position for an experienced Product Marketing Manager with consumer goods experience to join the PowerA & Kensington European team.

This position will have responsibility for all aspects of product management leadership related to our PowerA Gaming product lines and channels.

The role requires prior sales and marketing experience in the gaming industry, with the capability of delivering deep customer-driven category and market insights and translating these into the go-to-market plan for the gaming product range, including controllers, cases, PC gaming, charging, and VR accessories.

The position will deliver an EMEA-focused product roadmap, ensuring the range is correctly positioned, delivering launch plans, demand generation (with marketing), forecasting, pricing, sales training, and customer presentations.

The role will understand local market and customer requirements and work closely with the PowerA Global Product Management and Development teams to meet these needs.

As the ‘category expert,’ this role will be aligned with the sales team, guiding them to success by identifying target areas and enabling the team to win.

Previous experience within retail and consumer goods is required. The successful candidate will deliver consumer-led business opportunities, pitch product proposals, and deliver the right products for our markets.

This job closes to applications on 1 June 2025.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for the PowerA gaming category and products within EMEA.
• Achieve sales revenue, margin, and market share goals.
• Serve as the internal and external category + product + technical expert for gaming products.
• Partner with global product, development, and sourcing teams to convey and incorporate EMEA needs into global launch strategies.
• Work with marketing on messaging, content, packaging, web, and assets approval.
• Manage new product introduction and pricing setup to align with launch schedules.
• Develop and execute GTM strategies to drive sales and demand.
• Build relationships with retail customers and identify business development opportunities.
• Deliver presentations, product training, and support as needed.
• Manage product lifecycle, data maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with sales and supply chain on forecasts and inventory, avoiding financial write-offs.
• Protect category margins through pricing and promotional management.

Qualifications

• Proven retail and consumer product management experience.
• Project management skills and ability to multitask.
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Experience leading projects and product launches.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and independent work ethic.
• Excellent organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Technology familiarity, current trends understanding.
• Numerical skills for data analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems is advantageous.
• Degree in Marketing or Business preferred.
• European language skills are desirable.
• Ambitious, flexible, eager to learn.
• Experience in Gaming or PC accessories is advantageous.
• Active gamer preferred.

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About Us:

We own brands like PowerA, Kensington, and others. Part of ACCO Brands, a global leader with over $2 billion in revenue, committed to innovation and delivering value through branded products. Visit www.accobrands.com for more info.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to a fair, inclusive environment, providing equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and inclusion for our success.