Product Line Manager - Imaging (f / m / d)

Edmund Optics; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical components manufacturer is seeking a Product Line Manager to develop and implement product strategies. This role involves analyzing target markets, managing supplier relations, and driving product launches. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of experience in product marketing or development and a relevant technical degree. This office-based position can be located in York, Mainz, or Lyon, offering a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive employment package

Dynamic work environment

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Five years experience in product marketing, product development, or project management.
• High level of personal initiative.
• Ability to manage heavy workload of multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate overall strategy for the specified product lines.
• Analyze target markets and create product definitions.
• Directly responsible for supplier relations and negotiations.

Skills

Product and technology knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

Tools

MS Office software

Job description

Product Line Manager - Imaging (f / m / d)

York (UK), Mainz (DE), or Lyon (FR)

Edmund Optics® is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Edmund Optics’ state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position as being one of the largest suppliers of off‑the‑shelf optical components and a trusted partner when it comes to customized solutions. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high‑speed factory automation.

Edmund Optics Europe, a US‑owned group consisting of Edmund Optics subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Europe is one of the main growth markets for Edmund Optics globally, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team.

Product Line Manager – Imaging (f / m / d)

Product Line Managers (PLM) are the product visionaries within their specific product categories. By developing and executing a product strategy that is consistent with Edmund Optics’ technological vision and core competencies, PLMs improve customer acquisition and retention efforts and ensure the profitable growth of our imaging product business.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for developing, defining and articulating an overall strategy for the specified product lines across all channels of distribution. Strategy must be supported by realistic returns on investment, marketing data, and roadmap.
• Major focus on analyzing target markets / segments and creating a solid definition of their application needs, translating this information into new products, and positioning these products in the marketplace.
• Use data‑driven insights to make informed decisions regarding product positioning and differentiation.
• Central decision maker for products within the product line. Must be able to direct functional groups without direct reporting authority, including across Divisions.
• Directly responsible for supplier relations and negotiations on third party products within the product line.
• Produces marketing feasibilities and forecasts for major new product launches and works with project management and design to ensure the timely completion and release.
• Responsible for product launches with engineering, marketing and sales by coordinating and utilizing all available marketing / sales channels, including publicity, web / catalog introduction, sales force training, etc. Work with Marketplace Division to ensure proper promotion and presentation of products in various media.
• Responsible for supporting the company’s sales and marketing efforts by attending tradeshows and conferences, visiting with customers, writing industry articles, and providing trainings and seminars.
• Working with the global sales team to provide estimates on costing and guidance on volume customer pricing.
• Monitoring inventory and service levels to ensure customer expectations are being met. Work with strategic sourcing to ensure product is being sourced from the proper manufacturing plant.
• Comply with statutory and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• Five (5) years experience in product marketing, product development, or project management.
• Product and technology knowledge a must.
• High level of personal initiative.
• Strong analytical skills to assess opportunities and risks.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong presentation skills.
• Willingness to work with many groups, across departments, and show strong team spirit.
• Strong leadership skills, with ability to motivate and train people.
• Ability to manage heavy workload of multiple, concurrent projects and priorities at once.
• Excellent problem solving and creative thinking capabilities.
• Comfortable with all MS Office software.
• Willingness to travel.

What we offer

A versatile and challenging position alongside a highly competitive employment package within our dynamic and successful corporation in a growing and future‑proof industry. You will have the opportunity to work with highly motivated, self‑driven and open‑mind people with a great team spirit.

This office‑based position can be located in Mainz (Germany), York (UK) or Lyon (France), depending on the candidate’s preference.

Please send your application to [email protected].