Product Manager – Paint & Refinishing

Genuine Parts; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts supplier in the UK is looking for a Product Manager to oversee the product strategy in the Paint & Refinishing category. This role includes inventory management, marketing planning, and responsibilities for launching products. Ideal candidates should have paint product knowledge or be aspiring managers looking for growth. The position offers competitive salary, bonus potential, and structured career paths in a friendly team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and excellent bonus potential

Structured career paths and bespoke training

Friendly management and team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in launching and maintaining product ranges.
• Ability to manage inventory and business systems.
• Skill in marketing and campaign planning.

Responsibilities

• Own the product strategy and go-to-market strategy.
• Conduct regular product and supplier reviews.
• Collaborate with other departments internally.

Skills

Paint product knowledge

Data processing and analysis

Supplier relationship management

Project planning capability

Effective communication skills

Microsoft skills, particularly Excel

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.