Product Manager - Promat

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Product Manager in Bristol, where you will play a crucial role in driving growth strategies for Passive Fire Protection products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with teams across Europe and China, ensuring product development aligns with market needs. You'll be at the forefront of maximizing profitability and enhancing product offerings while contributing to a culture that values safety, teamwork, and sustainability. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management, particularly in a B2B environment.
• Strong understanding of market routes and sales processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive collaboration between Product Management and Sales teams.
• Monitor market developments and customer satisfaction.
• Design and implement marketing plans for product ranges.

Skills

Product Management

Commercial Experience

Customer Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

Experience with Passive Fire Protection Products

Knowledge of Construction Industry

Job description

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At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, and prioritizing our people. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our industry.

We aim to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and communities. If you're looking for a company where you can learn, grow, and lead, join us as a Product Manager in Bristol!

Role Overview

The Product Manager will help drive the Promat UK Growth Strategy, working with manufacturing plants in the EU/China and the Promat Platform Team for new product development aligned with current and future market needs.

This role involves maximizing the sustainable profitability of the Passive Fire Protection product portfolio through strategic management of existing products and addressing gaps via NPD and Innovation processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure strong collaboration between Product Management and Sales teams, including customer visits with Sales Managers and Representatives.
2. Maintain updated knowledge of competitors and substitute products.
3. Monitor market developments to identify opportunities and threats related to channels, regulations, new products, substitutes, technology, and costs.
4. Regularly analyze customer satisfaction and needs regarding quality, performance, availability, and delivery.
5. Coordinate with sales to stay informed of competitor actions and respond swiftly.
6. Monitor profitability across the product portfolio.
7. Assess and improve the existing product range and marketing mix, managing the improvement process.
8. Contribute to the Strategic Review for the Business Unit and develop supporting action plans.
9. Propose budget targets for the portfolio.
10. Design and implement marketing plans for each product range.
11. Collaborate with UK marketing and communication teams to develop product promotion strategies and tools for channels, specifiers, and installers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with Passive Fire Protection Products within the UK.
• Product management and/or commercial experience, preferably in a B2B environment.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and market routes.
• Understanding of sales processes and customer relationship management.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and sustainability initiatives.
• Valuing diversity, equal opportunities, and inclusive work culture.
• Flexibility for hybrid and flexible working arrangements.