Product Manager

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading product management company in the UK is seeking a Product Manager to oversee the Exterior product range. This role involves managing product performance, leading teams, and driving new product development. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in customer interactions, and a Bachelor's degree. This position encourages collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and an interest in product performance and improvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience working with customers in a commercial environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and take full ownership of selected products within the Exterior portfolio.
• Analyse product performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Lead and coordinate new product development and investment projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Customer-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Product Manager

About the Role

As the Product Manager for the Exterior range, you will be responsible for managing and developing a selection of products. You will support new business opportunities, enhance product profitability, and ensure the portfolio consistently performs to and ideally exceeds commercial targets. This position offers a great blend of analytical work, product development, cross-functional collaboration, and small-team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and take full ownership of selected products within the Exterior portfolio to achieve profitability and NPD targets.
• Analyse product performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and technical improvement.
• Drive simplification and reduce business complexity where possible.
• Develop new designs, colours, and structures aligned with market trends and customer needs.
• Enhance overall product finish and performance through continuous improvement.
• Lead and coordinate NPD&I projects, including business case development for investment.
• Provide detailed product performance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Build strong internal partnerships across technical, sales, and marketing functions.
• Coordinate marketing trials, proofing, colour matching, and standardisation activities.
• Support the sales team with customer visits, opportunity evaluation, and ongoing communication.
• Understand customer needs and identify market trends to guide new product introductions.
• Lead small teams in problem-solving and project management activities.
• Contribute to wider strategic initiatives and business OKRs.
• Deliver product training and support for internal departments.

About You

• Bachelor's degree (Marketing qualification desirable).
• Strong analytical skills and an interest in product performance and improvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience working with customers in a commercial environment (desirable).
• Comfortable leading small project teams.
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks, prioritising effectively, and driving results.
• Digitally capable, customer-oriented, and able to adapt to change.