Product Manager

MTrec Ltd; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading niche manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Product Manager to manage product portfolios and support sales growth. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills with previous experience in a similar role. You will be responsible for developing products, improving performance, and establishing key relationships to drive success in domestic and international markets.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Working for a growing employer

Compliance with health and safety standards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Product Manager role is essential.
• Good analytical skills and an appreciation for product performance.
• Marketing qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and promote products to achieve contribution margins.
• Manage performance of design product portfolios.
• Support new business opportunities and help grow product sales.
• Establish relationships with key partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Understanding of product performance

Education

Degree or relevant experience

Job description

The Company

Our client is a market leading niche manufacturer; due to growth they are looking to recruit a Product Manager.

The Role

• To manage and promote products manufactured in order to achieve and if possible, exceed the budgeted contribution margins.
• Manage performance of product portfolio of design products.
• Support new business opportunities and help grow product sales.
• Ability to manage small project teams.
• Manage and take ownership for a selection of products within the portfolio to achieve NPD numbers, profitability and support consistent performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction by having a thorough understanding of individual items current technical developments and process capabilities.
• Aim to reduce business complexity within the business.
• Improve sales performance by developing more profitable introductions.
• Develop new designs, colours and structures.
• Constantly look at ways to improve the overall finish and performance of new introductions.
• Utilise the NPD and I process to drive projects where applicable. Provide a solid business case for investment and development projects.
• Provide detailed analysis on performance of products in order to make informed decisions.
• Establish and develop relationships with key partners within the group.
• Initiate, co-ordinate, progress and supervise marketing trials, proofing’s, colour matching and standardisation exercises to ensure that all products are correctly administered and can be effectively integrated into the business.
• Support the sales team in developing current opportunities in the UK and overseas markets with regular communication and customer visits where required.
• Determine which opportunities will add the most value to the business.
• Understand the unmet needs of customers.
• Identify trends and market direction to support new introductions.

The Person

• Must have previous experience in a similar role.
• You will ideally be degree qualified or hold relevant experience.
• Good analytical skills.
• Appreciation/interest in product performance and improvements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.Commercial customer experience desirable.
• Marketing qualification.

The Benefits

• You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
• An excellent salary.
• A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
• The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.