Product Manager

Alliance Automotive Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a commercially minded Product Manager to own the Workshop Tools category. You will drive category growth, manage supplier partnerships, and lead new product introductions from concept to end-of-life.

Reporting into the Head of Category, you will collaborate with technical teams, sales, and marketing to optimise pricing, data quality and profitability across the range.

Qualifications

• Experience in Product/Category Management or a comparable commercial role.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Desirable: experience in automotive aftermarket.
• Knowledge of workshop tools, garage equipment or automotive products.
• Understanding of product cataloguing systems and ERP platforms.
• Technical knowledge of vehicle components and workshop environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category growth strategies.
• Analyse market trends, customer demand and competitor activity.
• Identify opportunities for range expansion, rationalisation and innovation.
• Monitor category sales, margin and performance metrics.
• Own the complete product lifecycle from introduction through end-of-life.
• Lead new product introductions and range development projects.
• Ensure accurate product data and maintenance of ERP systems.
• Manage product pricing, positioning and market competitiveness.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop campaigns and launches.
• Support Sales with product training and category insights.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Product cataloguing systems

Job description

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and Romania. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest global automotive replacement parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia. AAG’s network serves thousands of customers across Europe supported by a logistics infrastructure of 75 Distribution Centres, approximately 2,550 Stores and thousands of vehicle repairers, body shops and auto-centres. AAG has a revenue of 3.4 billion euros with over 17,000 employees. Learn more at www.allianceautomotivegroup.euProduct Manager – Workshop ToolsWe are seeking a commercially minded Product Manager to take ownership of our Workshop Tools category.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Product Manager, Category Manager or Commercial Manager to join a market-leading organisation and play a key role in driving category growth, supplier partnerships, product development and profitability.Reporting into the Head of Category, you will be responsible for the complete product lifecycle, from identifying new opportunities and launching innovative products through to range optimisation and end-of-life management.You will work closely with suppliers, technical teams, sales, marketing and key stakeholders across the business to ensure the category remains competitive, profitable and aligned with market demands.Key ResponsibilitiesCategory & Commercial ManagementDevelop and execute category growth strategies.Analyse market trends, customer demand and competitor activity.Identify opportunities for range expansion, rationalisation and innovation.Monitor category sales, margin and performance metrics.Deliver recommendations to improve profitability and market share.Product Lifecycle ManagementOwn the complete product lifecycle from introduction through to end-of-life.Lead new product introductions and range development projects.Ensure accurate product data and maintenance of ERP systems.Manage product pricing, positioning and market competitiveness.Supplier ManagementBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships.Conduct supplier performance reviews and benchmarking exercises.Work collaboratively with suppliers to identify growth opportunities and new product solutions.Support commercial negotiations and category planning activities.Product Data & Technical SupportMaintain accurate product cataloguing and application data.Work alongside technical teams to develop product information, technical content and product guides.Support the resolution of technical and product-related enquiries.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Marketing to develop category campaigns and product launches.Support Sales teams with product training, category insight and commercial opportunities.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution of category initiatives.What Success Looks LikeWithin your first 12 months you will:Deliver profitable growth across the Workshop Tools category.Successfully introduce new product ranges and innovations.Improve category performance through data-driven decision making.Strengthen supplier relationships and commercial outcomes.Enhance product data quality and catalogue coverage.About YouWe are looking for an individual who combines commercial awareness, analytical thinking and strong relationship management skills.EssentialExperience within Product Management, Category Management or a commercial product-focused role.Strong analytical and commercial skills.Advanced Microsoft Excel capability.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.DesirableExperience within the automotive aftermarket.Knowledge of workshop tools, garage equipment or automotive products.Understanding of product cataloguing systems and ERP platforms.Technical knowledge of vehicle components and workshop environments.Why Join Us?Opportunity to manage a strategically important category.Work for one of Europe's largest automotive aftermarket businesses.Exposure to leading global suppliers and brands.Career development opportunities within AAG and Genuine Parts Company.Collaborative and supportive working environment.Competitive salary and benefits package.If you are a commercially driven product professional looking to make a real impact within a dynamic and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.Not the right fit? Create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.