Portfolio Manager [O5173]

SEARCHLIGHT; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning audio company is seeking a Portfolio Analyst for a 9-12 month FTC. In this role, you'll conduct market research and collaborate with global teams to ensure successful product launches. Your expertise in product portfolio management, particularly in the kids' entertainment sector, will be vital. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing senior stakeholders and utilizing data analysis tools like Excel and Google Sheets. Join this innovative firm and contribute to exciting projects that resonate across over 100 countries, shaping the future of audio products.

Qualifications

• Experience in product portfolio management, ideally in toys or kid's entertainment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis for product launches.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely product launches.

Skills

Product Portfolio Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Market Research

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Asana

GSuite

Job description

THIS IS A 9 - 12 MONTH FTC

THE COMPANY

Our client is an award-winning audio company, available in over 100 countries, looking to expand their product portfolio team.

THE ROLE

As a Portfolio Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting market research and competitor analysis, working closely with global teams across product, content, and licensing.

Key responsibilities:

1. Ensure that global requirements are effectively adapted to the local market.
2. Oversee key milestones in the portfolio launch plans, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure each product is ready to launch on time.
3. Collaborate with marketing, sales, finance, and operations teams in the UK to support go-to-market strategies and ensure timely product launches.
4. Maintain portfolio and product overviews using project management tools to track progress and communicate updates.
5. Align the UK product portfolio with global goals, considering local market trends and customer needs.
6. Ensure key steps such as forecasting, marketing initiatives, and product ranges drive portfolio growth.

THE PERSON

Experience in product portfolio management is desirable, ideally within toys or the kids’ entertainment sector. Confidence in managing senior stakeholders and cross-functional projects is essential. Knowledge of product lifecycle planning and SKU tracking is a plus.

Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel or Google Sheets is required, along with familiarity with project management tools such as Asana or GSuite.

You should be a strong communicator, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. A creative, solutions-focused attitude will help you succeed in this role.

NEXT STEP

If your skills and experience match the above requirements and you are interested in this role, please apply online by attaching your CV in WORD format.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises active roles.
• Your details will be sent directly to the consultant handling this role.
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

If this role isn’t quite right but you would like us to keep your CV on file, please send it to [e-mail].

Searchlight promotes equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.

To learn more about Searchlight, visit: www.searchlight.global