Product Manager- ADT & WLO

SMT GB; Duxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment company is seeking a detail-oriented Product Manager to support sales and marketing teams. This role requires expert advice on machine applications, managing product strategy, and collaborating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and an understanding of the equipment sector. Benefits include health support, pension plans, and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Free Physio Access

24/7 GP Service

Enhanced Sick Pay

Enhanced Family Leave

IVF Support

Retirement Support

Pension matching up to 5%

Car Leasing options

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Strong presentation and communication skills, engaging at all levels.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Organized and systematic approach to tasks.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Effective collaborator with networking abilities.
• Good understanding of customer and dealer operations.
• Knowledge of Volvo CE's full product offering.
• Familiarity with aftermarket processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert product advice on machine applications and specifications.
• Define and manage product strategy and roadmap.
• Act as the business expert on product platforms.
• Recommend site-specific equipment solutions.
• Support strategic machine demonstrations.
• Liaise with suppliers on attachments and options.
• Ensure order accuracy reviewing Sales Orders.
• Deliver effective training and presentations to teams.

Skills

Strong presentation and communication skills

Self-motivated

Organized and systematic

Analytical and negotiation skills

Collaborative and relationship-building

Understanding of customer operations

Knowledge of Volvo CE products

Familiarity with aftermarket processes

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Product Manager- ADT & WLO to join our team. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting our sales, marketing, and machine preparation teams—ensuring our equipment is specified correctly, compliant, competitively priced, and ready to meet customer needs.

What you'll be doing

• Provide expert product advice on machine applications, performance, specifications, and pricing to support sales and customer requirements.
• Define and manage product strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with market needs and company goals.
• Act as the business expert on product platforms and competitor offerings, delivering insights to guide sales and marketing decisions.
• Recommend site-specific equipment solutions, ensuring machine specifications meet operational and customer requirements.
• Support strategic machine demonstrations, using measurement tools and productivity data to deliver compelling sales arguments.
• Liaise with suppliers and technical teams to assess, design, and approve locally fitted attachments and machine options.
• Ensure order accuracy by reviewing Sales Orders and coordinating with Product Compliance for new attachments or options.
• Deliver effective training and presentations to sales teams and stakeholders, covering product features, benefits, applications, and competitive positioning.

Requirements

What you'll bring

• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Well-organised and systematic in approach to tasks.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Effective collaborator with strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Good understanding of customer and dealer operations.
• Knowledge of Volvo CE's full product offering and supporting tools/systems.
• Familiarity with aftermarket processes, systems, and technical tools.

Benefits

• What's in it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary we offer a host of fantastic benefits!

Taking Care of You

• Health Cash Plan - Claim money back on prescriptions (including HRT), glasses, dentists appointments, physio and more. We cover your basic plan, with the option to upgrade.
• Free Physio Access - Speak to a physio by phone or video.
• 24/7 GP Service - Private GP access anytime.
• That's not all - We also offer a whole host of additional Health & Wellbeing Support and benefits.

Life Outside of Work

• Enhanced Sick Pay - Extra support when you're unwell, meaning you can rest a little easier while you recover.
• Family Leave - Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• IVF Support - Paid time off for treatment and appointments.
• Retirement Support - Enjoy bonuses and phasedown days when it's time to retire.

Financial Extras

• Pension - We match your contributions up to 5%.
• Car Leasing - Salary sacrifice schemes through Tusker or Octopus.
• Cycle to Work - Save on a new bike and accessories.
• Discounts Platform - Save on groceries, holidays, shopping and more.

Feeling Part of the Team

You'll also have access to a range of team-focused benefits, including a refer-a-friend bonus, long service awards starting at three years, a paid volunteering day each year, Christmas shutdown as part of your holiday allowance, and plenty of opportunities to get involved through our Employee Council, Social Committee, and Caring, Daring, Sharing awards.