Product Manager - Garden Tools & Products

Barrus Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in garden tools is seeking a Product Manager to drive product and category innovation. The role involves defining product strategies, managing multiple categories, and overseeing the full product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Category Management experience and strong skills in market research, pricing, and supply chain. A competitive package will be offered, with applications via email or post.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Category Management.
• Previous buying/product management experience with Far Eastern suppliers.
• Experience in managing pricing and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute product strategy across multiple lines.
• Manage product lifecycle from ideation to production.
• Conduct market research and identify opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Financial and accounting knowledge

Knowledge of manufacturing techniques

Understanding of supply chain management

Creativity

Negotiating skills

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

Product Manager – Garden Tools & Products

We are currently recruiting for a Product Manager within our successful Garden Tools and Products division.

As Product Manager, you will drive product and category innovation within the Town & Country brand, across both existing and emerging customer channels.

Key Accountabilities

• Define and execute the product strategy across our gloves, footwear, outdoor storage, and giftware lines.
• Manage multiple product categories.
• Market research and insights, uncovering trends, identifying gaps and capitalising on opportunities.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle for all categories; including ideation, prototyping, testing, sourcing and production.
• Sustainability integration.
• Develop and execute effective go-to-market strategies in partnership with the marketing and sales teams.
• Product performance and analytics.
• Seasonal and trend forecasting.
• Supplier and customer visits.

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Category Management.
• Previous buying / product management experience including working with a Far Eastern supplier base.
• Proven experience of strong category management skills.
• Experience in managing pricing and forecasting.
• Experience in product life cycle management.
• Experience in supply chain and purchasing.

Key Skills Sought

• Excellent communication skills.
• Financial and accounting knowledge for calculating margins, gross profit and discounts.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
• An understanding of supply chain management and logistics.
• Creativity is key, especially when working across sectors and customer channels.
• Competitive attitude; must be aware of trends in marketplace.
• Good/strong negotiating skills with ability to influence and to ensure that expectations are clear with suppliers.
• Proficient in MS Office / spreadsheets and stock management software.

Personal Attributes

• An analytical mind with strategic ability.
• Ability to work withing teams and individually.
• Driven by performance.
• Highly adaptable.
• Self-motivated, with a positive attitude.

A competitive package will be offered to the right candidate.

Please apply enclosing your full CV to: Recruitment, E.P. Barrus Ltd, Glen Way, Launton Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4UR or email: [e-mail]