Our client is an innovative, family-owned international group with over 40 years of expertise in plumbing and sanitaryware.
Innovation has always been key to the group's growth and success with a focus on exploration, invention and progress.
They are now seeking an experienced Assistant Product Manager to join their dynamic, friendly and professional team in Doncaster.
THE ROLE:
Undertake research and analyse the market and product sales data (competitor analysis, benchmarking, market research, and price and gap analysis).
Translate research and analysis and suggest opportunities.
Monitor trends in competitor companies and react where appropriate.
Assist with the creation of the strategic roadmap for implementing new product launches, line extensions in pursuit of new product opportunities extending the companies market reach.
Assist and develop the category/channel plan to grow sales and profitability of ranges delivering objectives in terms of volume, revenue, profitability, product mix and market share.
Assist with the development of appropriate strategies and plans, working with sales teams to drive sales and brand growth. `
Monitor sales data to identify sales trends and make recommendations for any necessary actions
Assess the price positioning of products to ensure company pricing is pitched at the right level in the market
Management of relevant processes associated with the product lifecycle i.e., New Product Introduction, Process Change Request, Discontinuation etc.
Manage integrity of product data on all company systems including company website, Group PIM platform, ERP system etc.
Work with company Group support on product development and marketing initiatives and attend group meetings.
Support with customer tenders including product selection, pricing, margin analysis, packaging and implementation
Liaising with customers and the wider team to coordinate the completion of customer data requests
Provide support for the team/customer on specific queries with the relevant product/manufacturing personnel
Undertake any reasonable request of the Company in support of function or objectives
Develop training presentations for new products for both the internal sales team and customers
Working hours: Monday to Friday (days) either 8.00am to 4.00pm or 9.00am to 5.00pm
THE CANDIDATE:
Product Management and Marketing experience
Experience working in geographically dispersed, cross functional team environments
Strong critical thinking
Ability to work under pressure and react to different project demands in a fast-paced environment
Ability to analyse data and make recommendations
Proficient in structuring for/against arguments for conflicting scenarios
Ability to coordinate team members to deliver project requirements
Ability to work flexibly, set targets and follow up to ensure targets are met
Ability to assess and initiate things independently
Experience of working cross functionally with sales and operations
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritise the changing workload demands
Desire to make a difference for the good of the business
Good communication, presentation, and persuasion skills
Effective team player
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability and confidence to interact on all personnel levels
Reliable, honest, respect, and loyalty
Computer literate in Microsoft office and e-mail
THE BENEFITS:
25 days holiday plus BH
Pension
Bonus of 6% dependant on targets and KPI's
THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer