Product Manager- Road and Compact Equipment

SMT GB; Immingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment company in Immingham is seeking a proactive Product Manager for Road & Compact Equipment. In this role, you will oversee product strategies, enhance market growth through collaboration, and lead product improvements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Marketing, along with strong analytical and customer service skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a health cash plan and enhanced sick pay.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan covering prescriptions and dental care

Free Physio Access

24/7 private GP service

Matching pension contributions up to 5%

Car leasing schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Business Development, Marketing, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in commercial analysis and business improvement.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic product marketing plans.
• Lead new product introductions and improvement projects.
• Manage the full New Product Launch process.
• Create targeted product campaigns with OEMs.
• Provide competitor analysis and develop sales tools.

Skills

Commercial analysis

Strategic planning

Customer service skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business Development or Marketing

Tools

MS Office (spreadsheets, analytical tools)

Job description

We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded Product Manager - Road & Compact Equipment to join our team. In this role, you'll take ownership of a key product range—making sure it delivers for our customers, supports our sales teams, and aligns with SMT's long-term strategy.

You'll work closely with OEMs, dealers, and colleagues across the business to shape the direction of the products, from launch to lifecycle. This includes monitoring market trends and customer needs, supporting sales, and providing the necessary information for success.

You will collaborate with Sales teams and dealers to ensure they have the support and information needed to achieve SMT's market growth and long-term objectives.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and implement strategic product marketing plans, including pricing, positioning, and promotion across relevant sectors.
• Lead new product introductions and ongoing improvement projects covering all standard technologies in the product family.
• Manage the full New Product Launch (NPL) process, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and readiness.
• Create targeted product campaigns in collaboration with OEMs to grow market share and support margin objectives.
• Provide competitor analysis, develop sales tools and training, and support teams with market insights.
• Act as the authority on your product range, delivering internal and external presentations and technical guidance.
• Serve as the main contact for OEM collaboration and develop regional specifications with Sales.
• Adhere to SMT GB's health, safety, quality, and environmental policies, and support additional tasks as needed.

Requirements

What you'll bring:

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Business Development, Marketing, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in commercial analysis and business improvement recommendations.
• Skills in developing and executing strategic plans.
• Strong customer service skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially spreadsheets and analytical tools.
• Excellent market understanding and collaborative approach.
• Good negotiation and communication skills at all levels.
• Technical knowledge and system understanding.
• Analytical skills and systematic work approach.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits:

Taking Care of You

• Health Cash Plan covering prescriptions, glasses, dental, physio, and more.
• Free Physio Access via phone or video.
• 24/7 private GP service.

Life Outside of Work

• Enhanced Sick Pay for recovery.
• Family Leave including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Paid IVF support for treatments and appointments.

Financial Extras

• Matching pension contributions up to 5%.
• Car leasing schemes via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts platform for shopping, holidays, and groceries.

Feeling Part of the Team

Access to team benefits like refer-a-friend bonuses, long service awards, volunteering days, Christmas shutdown, and involvement in Employee Council and social activities.