Product Manager
Commutable from Milton Keynes, Huntingdon, Biggleswade, Bletchley, Luton, St Neots, Bedford, Northampton, Wellingborough, Towcester, Stevenage, Cambridge, St Albans, Aylesbury.
Remuneration: £50,000 - £60,000 pa, annual bonus, company car or allowance, pension, holiday
We are seeking a proactive and driven Product Manager to join our dynamic and expanding team. Our innovative company is experiencing significant growth, and we need a Product Manager to oversee our range of products used within the automation sector, such as motion control systems, robotics, servo, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, power transmission products, electro-mechanical products typically used across the automation and robotics sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert technical support for both customers and colleagues.
- Handle business development tasks and all technical/commercial aspects of the product range.
- Respond to customer sales and technical enquiries.
- Contribute to the creation and execution of the sales development plan, manage product structure in the company database, assist with stock planning, and develop pricing strategies to maximize margins and revenue.
- Maintain and enhance relationships with key suppliers, manage supplier agreements and pricing, and lead supplier review meetings.
- Conduct regular visits to customers to build relationships and maximise sales opportunities and demonstrate and promote products to new prospects.
- Stay informed on market trends, competitor products, and technological advancements to keep our offerings competitive and relevant.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related field (preferred but not essential).
- Experience with products/equipment used widely within the automation and robotics sector such as pneumatic systems, robotics, servo, motors, gearboxes, motion control systems, power transmission technology etc.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with effective communication skills in a technical sales environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Permanent eligibility to work in the UK.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Friendly and positive approach to understanding and meeting customer needs.
- Ability to address challenges and find timely solutions.
- Enthusiastic about leading product initiatives and collaborating with colleagues.
- Keen to develop new strategies to enhance role effectiveness.
- Ability to plan and execute tasks efficiently and maintain activity lists.
If you feel you have the required skills and experience for this Product Manager vacancy, please click on the link below to apply. Your CV will be forwarded to Cognize Technical Recruitment, a specialist Automation & Technical Engineering Recruitment agency, sourcing candidates for the Automation, Engineering and Manufacturing sectors across the UK.
Vacancy Ref: V36523