Product Manager

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + BH

Healthcare cashback scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Tech & computer scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Mercury Hampton Ltd. is seeking an ambitious Product Manager to own a portfolio and drive new product development, pricing strategy, profitability and lifecycle management.

You will work with Sales, Marketing and Engineering to bring innovative solutions to market and strengthen competitive positioning. This hybrid role offers exposure to industrial safety equipment across multiple sectors, with a focus on delivering growth and measurable commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded with strong product management expertise.
• Experience across product lifecycle management, new product development and margin management.
• Strong commercial acumen with pricing and profitability focus.
• Experience with physical products where technical specs are important.
• Ability to translate customer needs into commercially viable product solutions.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Confident presenting ideas and value propositions to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product portfolio lifecycle from concept to end of life.
• Conduct market research, customer interviews and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop product roadmaps to support revenue, market share and profitability.
• Lead new product development and ensure milestones are met.
• Develop pricing strategies to optimise margins and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering to translate requirements into specifications.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing for compelling go-to-market propositions.
• Identify opportunities for cost-reduction and value engineering.
• Monitor KPIs and report performance to senior management.
• Support key customer meetings and industry events.

Skills

Product management

Market research

Pricing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Product lifecycle management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, Business Management or a related discipline

Job description

Product Manager

• Hybrid Role - North West
• £65,000 + 20% Bonus OTE £78,000
• Industrial Safety Equipment - Valves, Pumps, Fluid Control, Storage Tanks, Fluid Handling Equipment, Filtration, etc.
• Industries - Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Chemical Processing, Petrochemical, Refineries, Utilities, Mining, Biotechnology, Emergency Services, Renewables, Defence, etc.
• NPI/NPD, Supply Chain, Market Research, Profitability, Product Lifecycle, Growth Focus, Product roadmaps, market rollout, etc.
• Global Group of Companies with international exposure
• Benefits include 25 Days Annual Leave + BH, Healthcare Cashback Scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Computer and Tech scheme, Pension scheme, etc.

Are you an ambitious Product Manager looking for an opportunity to shape product strategy, drive innovation and deliver commercial growth within a technical, product-led environment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Manager to take ownership of a product portfolio, driving new product development, pricing strategy, profitability and product lifecycle management. This role offers the chance to work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing and Engineering teams to bring innovative solutions to market and strengthen competitive positioning.

The Role

You will play a key role in identifying market opportunities, understanding customer needs and translating commercial insights into successful product strategies. From concept through to launch and beyond, you will oversee the product lifecycle, ensuring products meet customer requirements while delivering revenue growth and margin improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the product portfolio throughout its lifecycle, from initial concept through to end of life.
• Conducting market research, customer interviews and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for growth.
• Developing product roadmaps that support revenue generation, market share and profitability.
• Leading new product development and introduction projects, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones.
• Developing pricing strategies to optimise margins and maximise commercial performance.
• Working closely with Engineering to translate customer requirements into product specifications.
• Partnering with Sales and Marketing to develop compelling value propositions and go-to-market strategies.
• Identifying product enhancement, value engineering and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Monitoring product KPIs and reporting performance to senior management.
• Supporting key customer meetings and industry events.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded and strategic individual who can combine technical understanding with strong product management expertise.

Ideally, you will bring

• A degree in Marketing, Engineering, Business Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in product management, particularly across product lifecycle management, new product development and margin management.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to assess market opportunities, pricing and profitability.
• Experience working with physical products where technical specifications, applications or engineering drawings are important.
• The ability to interpret customer needs and translate them into commercially viable product solutions.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and delivering measurable results.
• Confidence presenting ideas and communicating product value propositions to internal and external stakeholders.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, growing organisation operating within the industrial safety and protection sector, where product innovation and quality are central to its success.

You will have the opportunity to influence product strategy, collaborate with experienced professionals and make a tangible contribution to business growth. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, alongside an annual incentive scheme and opportunities for professional development.