Product Manager – Paint & Refinishing

Genuine Parts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts supplier in the UK is seeking an experienced Product Manager – Paint & Refinishing to drive the product strategy, pricing, and supplier management within the products team. The role requires expertise in paint products and involves regular travel to the Milton Keynes Head Office. The successful candidate will benefit from structured career paths, competitive salary, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent bonus potential

Bespoke training

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in product management or assistant role
• Ability to analyze data effectively
• Strong project planning skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Launch and maintain product ranges
• Manage inventory and business systems functionality
• Plan marketing campaigns to support sales
• Achieve sales and profit budgets
• Undertake product and supplier reviews

Skills

Paint product knowledge

Data processing and analysis

Supplier relationship management

Project planning capability

Effective communication skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Job description

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland is a leading provider of high-quality parts, tools, and equipment dedicated to light vehicle (LV) mechanics and automotive enthusiasts. As part of the globally renowned NAPA network, which has over 6,000 locations worldwide, NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland brings a century of expertise along with a trusted reputation for quality, reliability, and excellence.

With more than 260 locations across the UK and Ireland, NAPA Auto Parts supplies a comprehensive range of products sourced from top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), OE‑matched quality suppliers, and exclusive brands. These products are tailored to meet the needs of independent garages, motor factors, and automotive enthusiasts, helping to keep vehicles running smoothly and efficiently. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/napaautopartsuk_ireland.

Due to our growth and expansion, we are looking for a Product Manager – Paint & Refinishing to join our team at NAPA Auto Parts.

This role will include regular travel to our Milton Keynes Head Office.

The Product Manager will be responsible for owning the product strategy, pricing, supplier management and go‑to‑the‑market strategy within the products team. Understanding the needs of the customer and developing the product range through effective introduction of new product and ranges.

This role would suit someone with paint product knowledge, or a Product Manager or Assistant Product Manager who is looking to take a step up in their career and is looking for career progression. You will be working as part of a team, alongside other product managers. We will provide the successful candidate all the training and support needed to fulfil their potential and develop their skills further.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Launch and maintenance of product ranges
• Inventory management
• Business systems are kept functional and maintained
• Marketing and campaign planning for your product portfolio leading to sales support
• Successfully executing the company’s business strategy.
• Achieve sales and profit budget
• Regularly undertake product and supplier reviews and present management proposals for appropriate steps to maximise performance of stock and sales
• Collaborate with different departments internally
• Develop and enhance relationships with suppliers and ensure they understand and meet our requirements
• Price benchmarking against market to validate our programs market competitiveness
• Management of product part number cross‑reference and alternates database ensuring maximum coverage across the category
• Identifying areas for growth, including new ranges and product group extensions

To be successful in this role:

• New product introduction
• Data processing and analysis
• Supplier relationship management
• Project planning capability
• Delivering results in a timely manner
• Planning & organising
• Effective communication skills
• Microsoft skills, particularly Excel

In return we will offer you:

• An opportunity to join a global brand and market leader.

• Competitive salary and excellent bonus potential

• Structured career paths and bespoke training

• A great team environment & friendly approachable management

Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.