Product & Marketing Manager – Puzzles (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)

€ Gifts Today; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravensburger is seeking an experienced Product / Marketing Manager to lead its UK 2D & 3D Puzzle category during a maternity cover period, based in Bicester. You will collaborate with international teams to deliver successful products and marketing campaigns in the UK.

In this role you will own the UK product strategy, manage the local puzzle portfolio, and drive sales, profitability and marketing budgets. You will also provide market insights and work with Sales and International Product

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Product Management, Category Management or Product Development in toys/games or consumer goods.
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams.
• Degree in Marketing, Business or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Execute the UK global product strategy.
• Manage the local puzzle portfolio, including launches, range reviews and discontinuations.
• Deliver sales, profitability and marketing budget objectives.
• Provide market and consumer insights to support future product development.
• Work closely with Sales and International Product Management teams.
• Manage local pricing, packaging approvals and product information.

Skills

Product Management

Category Management

Product Development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Marketing, Business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Department: Product & Marketing
Reports to: Head of Product Development & Marketing

We’re looking for an experienced Product / Marketing Manager to lead our UK 2D & 3D Puzzle category during a maternity cover period. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading puzzle brands, collaborating with international teams to deliver successful products and marketing campaigns in the UK market.

Key Responsibilities

Product Management

• Execute the global product strategy in the UK.
• Manage the local puzzle portfolio, including launches, range reviews and discontinuations.
• Deliver sales, profitability and marketing budget objectives.
• Provide market and consumer insights to support future product development.
• Work closely with Sales and International Product Management teams.
• Manage local pricing, packaging approvals and product information.

Marketing Management

• Deliver integrated marketing campaigns across digital, PR, retail and media channels.
• Adapt and activate global marketing assets for the UK market.
• Manage marketing budgets and campaign performance.
• Support retailers with launch materials, presentations and promotional activity.
• Coordinate exhibitions, showroom displays and brand partnerships.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings commercial awareness, creativity and strong project management skills.

You will have:

• At least 3 years’ experience in Product Management, Category Management or Product Development within toys, games or consumer goods.
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Business or a related discipline.

Why Ravensburger?

For over 140 years, Ravensburger has created products that inspire learning, creativity and fun for families worldwide. Join a collaborative and innovative team where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on one of our most important categories.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Commercial Focus
• Entrepreneurial Thinking

Gifts Today is the leading B2B title for the UK gift industry. Founded 30 years ago, it brings all sides of the industry together - including buyers, manufacturers, suppliers, agents and trade shows.