Product Manager - Maternity Cover

Recruit 4 Talent; Hereford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global plastics manufacturer is seeking a Product Manager to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months. In this role, you will manage and implement product strategies for core window products, working closely with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP, and a commitment to customer service. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including holidays, pension scheme, and health support.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Internal training academy

Social culture and events

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level/HND standard or qualified through experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Success at working in a team and independently.
• Good attention to detail with an interest in products.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong ‘customer-first’ mentality.

Responsibilities

• Implement product strategy.
• Handle pricing processes.
• Conduct market research.
• Manage stock effectively.
• Analyze sales data.
• Launch new products.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the business runs smoothly.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Customer-first mentality

Attention to detail

Education

A-Level/HND or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Product Manager (maternity cover) sought by the windows division of a global, £multibillion plastics manufacturer based in Ross-on-Wye, within their window products division.

This is a fixed-term contract role, maternity cover for up to 12 months.

Role

As a Product Manager, you will provide maternity cover within the Product Management Team responsible for the Company’s core range of products for windows and doors.

Responsibilities include:

• Strategy implementation
• Pricing
• Market research
• Stock management
• Sales analysis
• New product launches
• Dealing with internal and external stakeholders including UK sales force, extrusion factory and suppliers
• Maintaining the smooth running of the business and helping the Company continue to grow in a profitable and sustainable manner

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level/HND standard or qualified through experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP
• Good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to multi-task and work to deadlines
• Success at working in a team but also on own initiative
• Good attention to detail with an interest in products and program ranges
• Excellent communication skills
• A strong ‘customer‑first’ mentality

Benefits

• Excellent salary depending on experience
• 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service
• 5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Time off in lieu
• Pension scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Company rewards platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Internal training academy
• Access to external training and supported education
• Social culture and events

Location: Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.