Product Manager

Travail Employment Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 40k

Holiday 25 days

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Training & development

Strategic impact

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is assisting a Northamptonshire-based manufacturing business in recruiting a Product Manager to own a dynamic product portfolio and shape strategy. You will drive commercial growth from their Wellingborough office.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing, operations and R&D to launch new products, optimise margins and deliver sustained performance. This is a permanent, office-based position with training and opportunities to influence strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience as Product Manager or similar role.
• Experience developing and implementing product strategies.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting New Product Development projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and organized approach to managing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing product strategies and roadmaps.
• Conducting market, customer and competitor research.
• Identifying opportunities for new products and product enhancements.
• Supporting and leading New Product Development activities.
• Managing product launches and go-to-market activities.
• Monitoring product performance, sales and profitability.
• Identifying opportunities to improve margins and reduce costs.

Skills

Product management

Market research

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Product Manager

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Drive product strategy, innovation and commercial growth

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Manager to join a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Northamptonshire.

This is a highly visible role where you will take ownership of a product portfolio, working closely with multiple departments to develop strategy, deliver new products to market and maximise commercial performance.

Benefits

• Salary circa 40,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to influence product strategy and business growth
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

The Role

Reporting to the Group Director of Product Management, the Product Manager will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of a product portfolio, ensuring products remain competitive, commercially successful and aligned to market demands.

You will work closely with colleagues across sales, marketing, operations, sourcing and product development to identify opportunities for growth and drive new product initiatives from concept through to launch.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing product strategies and roadmaps
• Conducting market, customer and competitor research
• Identifying opportunities for new products and product enhancements
• Supporting and leading New Product Development activities
• Managing product launches and go-to-market activities
• Monitoring product performance, sales and profitability
• Identifying opportunities to improve margins and reduce costs
• Managing product phase-in and phase-out activities
• Ensuring product information remains accurate and up to date
• Supporting and training sales teams on product developments
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Occasional travel may be required as part of the role.

Requirements

We are looking for a commercially focused product professional who combines strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Product Manager, Product Line Manager or similar position
• Experience developing and implementing product strategies
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management
• Experience supporting New Product Development projects
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and organised approach to managing priorities
• Confidence working across multiple departments and functions

This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who has been a Product Manager, Product Line Manager, Category Manager or Portfolio Manager within a manufacturing, engineering, technical or product-led environment.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. They are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and investing in their people.

This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive team environment where your ideas and contributions will have a genuine impact on future product development and business success.

Benefits and Package

• 40,000 salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Full-time permanent position
• Office-based role in Wellingborough Northamptonshire
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture