Product Manager

We are looking for a hands-on Product Manager to join our Marketing Department. We need someone to forge links between our critical functions like technical, manufacturing and purchasing. Based out of our offices in Staffordshire, you will thrive on developing a small team and being a crucial part of our product development process.
BASIC SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000
BENEFITS:
Company Car
Pension
Private Healthcare
25 days holiday
LOCATION: An office-based and/or hybrid role. Our office is in Staffordshire.
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Stoke on Trent, Derby, Macclesfield, Stafford, Crewe, Buxton, Uttoxeter
JOB DESCRIPTION: Product Manager - Flooring, Adhesives
As our Product Manager, you will report directly to the Marketing Communications Manager.
This is a varied role with responsibility for helping develop, manage and optimise the company's product portfolio. You will work closely colleagues across the business and provide an important link between key functions.
In addition to this you will;
Manage and review products throughout their life cycle, from initial concept and launch through to rationalisation or withdrawal
Develop proposals for new products and supporting product launch programmes
Monitor competitor products, market trends, pricing, promotions and distribution activity
Carry out regular market analysis to ensure we are aware of our competition and economic indicators that may impact our business
Maintain accurate product specifications, technical information and packaging data
Take responsibility for product packaging requirements and future packaging developments, ensuring compliance and alignment with brand standards
Supporting promotional activity and using data analysis to assess its effectiveness
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Product Manager - Flooring, Adhesives
Ultimately, as a Product Manager, you will have a strong interest in a variation of products in the professional flooring and builders merchant markets. You will be commercially aware, organised, analytical, and have the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across different areas of the business. Any exposure to or experience of a technical consumable product, or a technical manufacturing environment would be advantageous in this role.
You will ideally also have;
A chemical or technical background or education
A proven track record of product development, product marketing and product placement
Experience of using data to influence stakeholders from multiple departments to help shape sales and marketing strategy for a manufacturing business
Genuine enthusiasm for the product, this is a role that requires a hands-on candidate who enjoys the "many hats" elements of a fast paced business.
THE COMPANY:
Established nearly 140 years ago, we are the UK's leading manufacturer of specialist flooring adhesives and floor preparation products for the professional flooring and builders merchant markets.
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Product Development, Marketing, Business Analysts, Chemicals, Technical Consumables, Adhesives, Chemistry, Technical Products, Manufacturing, Grouts, Resins, Coatings, Paints, Abrasives, Lubricants.
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.
REF: MT18715, Wallace Hind Selection