Product Manager

TN United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global distributor dedicated to safety and wellbeing as a Product Manager. In this impactful role, you will develop and manage the product portfolio, ensuring profitability and growth. Collaborate with suppliers, sales teams, and marketing to enhance service levels and product availability. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly influence market success and customer satisfaction. With a commitment to sustainability and diversity, this company provides a comprehensive rewards package that supports your overall wellbeing while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

Competitive Pay

Incentives

Benefits Supporting Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering growth and managing product portfolios.
• Strong numeracy and statistical skills with a focus on market-driven pricing.

Responsibilities

• Develop product portfolio to maximize profit and achieve targets.
• Negotiate with suppliers and control selling prices to maximize margins.

Skills

Commercial Operations

Numeracy Skills

Statistical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

Tableau

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Duties

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a PRODUCT MANAGER to join our Services and Specialties PMM Team.

Reporting to the Business Development Manager Services and Specialties, you will be responsible for developing the Product Portfolio to maximize profit and achieve targets, through direct lead product management and shadow accountability within the business.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Assist in preparing and reviewing performance against annual targets and budgets.
• Take corrective actions as needed to meet targets.
• Negotiate with suppliers for purchase and distribution agreements and pricing.
• Control selling prices to maximize gross margins, maintaining pricing tools and systems.
• Establish, monitor, and update product selling schedules.
• Manage interactions with suppliers and colleagues to improve service levels and delivery performance.
• Coordinate with supply chain planners on forecasts and stock levels.
• Collaborate with sales on product availability, forecasting, and allocation.
• Identify aged stock, take appropriate actions, and review inventory data.
• Work with Marketing and Digital teams to maximize added value options.
• Support external sales personnel with technical advice and participate in customer meetings.
• Improve margins through cost management and market-driven pricing initiatives.
• Identify and recommend new suppliers and products, and implement action plans.
• Launch new products effectively and ensure relevant training.
• Gather and present market information, including monthly performance reports.

We Are Looking For

• A strong commercial operator with a proven track record in delivering growth.
• Good numeracy and statistical skills.
• Knowledge of Excel and familiarity with tools like Salesforce and Tableau is beneficial.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to act with candor and urgency.
• Flexibility to handle varying tasks and meet deadlines.
• A customer-focused attitude, excellent service skills, and being a good team player.

Univar Solutions is a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to safety, health, and wellbeing—supporting industries from healthcare to industrial cleaning. Our team of over 10,000 employees is committed to redefining distribution and being the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor worldwide.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including competitive pay, incentives, and benefits supporting your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

We are dedicated to sustainable solutions to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe.

Univar Solutions values diversity and inclusion. We provide development opportunities through Employee Resource Networks to empower our employees and make a positive impact in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.