Product Manager - Building Materials

KHR Recruitment Specialists; Ditton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Technical Product Manager to join a dynamic team in the construction materials sector. This role involves managing technical enquiries, collaborating with architects and contractors, and ensuring product specifications meet industry standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry. Competitive benefits include a salary of £40,000 to £45,000, an annual bonus, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) required.
• Ambitious and proactive nature, with a drive for improvement.
• Understanding of the construction industry is essential.
• Ability to build relationships proactively.
• Attention to detail is critical, with high accuracy in communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle technical enquiries via calls, emails, and social media.
• Source information to support project specifications.
• Deliver CPDs to enhance product understanding.
• Liaise with associations and other manufacturers.
• Identify potential architects and specifiers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Relationship building

Job description

Technical Product Manager
Aylesford, Kent / 40-45k / Annual Bonus

Overview

Our client, a renowned player in the construction materials sector, is seeking a talented Technical Product Manager to join their dynamic team. As a market leader, this company is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Handle general day-to-day technical enquiries received via various channels, including phone calls, emails, and social media.
• Source information from BDMs and customers to support the drafting and supply of project specifications.
• Provide U-value and condensation risk analysis reports as required.
• Deliver RIBA-accredited and non-accredited CPDs to architects and new applicators to enhance their understanding of the company\'s product portfolio and solutions.
• Liaise with associations and other manufacturers to include the company\'s products and logo in their specifications and websites.
• Identify potential architects, specifiers, and contractors involved in construction projects requiring EWI and render.
• Establish and nurture relationships with key decision-makers in the industry, including architects, specifiers, contractors, and developers.
• Educate specifiers and stakeholders about the benefits and features of EWI and render, demonstrating how these products meet building codes, regulations, and environmental standards.
• Work closely with architects and specifiers to ensure that EWI and render are specified in construction projects, providing technical support and solutions.
• Monitor industry trends, competitors\' activities, and changes in building codes and regulations to identify new opportunities and challenges.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to work with people from a non-trade background.
• Ambitious, proactive, and forward-thinking with the drive to continuously improve.
• Strong industry-related background and knowledge of competitors, sharing insights with the company to aid sales argumentation.
• Comprehensive understanding of the construction industry and a desire to share knowledge and experience gained.
• Ability to build relationships proactively and work cross-functionally, liaising with management to support business needs.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work independently, manage own diary, and prioritise workload for effective productivity.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to draw conclusions and present recommendations from recorded data.
• Great attention to detail and the ability to communicate with a high degree of accuracy.
• Interest in conducting relevant further education or gaining industry qualifications to enhance career and contribution to the business.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus
• Extra days' holiday incentive
• Early finish Fridays
• Gym membership
• Death in Service cover
• Team events

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