Job Description
We are assisting a well-established technical supply and distribution business with the recruitment of an experienced Product Manager to join the business ASAP.
The role comes with an excellent package including a base salary up to £65,000 plus 10% bonus and car allowance (£7300) and other many other benefits.
This is a hybrid working role - 4 days office and 1 day home initially, with more flexibility once bedded into the role and company.
Reporting into the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain and the MD, the role will be responsible for the development and improvement of company products. This will include design and development of new products for the business and reviewing and re-designing current products to align with customer needs.
Candidates will need to be technically competent, be able to understand customer needs and create solution-orientated products. Experience within electro mechanical industries, having NPD experience and AutoCAD experience is essential.
Key duties and responsibilities will include;
- Overseeing and responsible for the design and development of new products for the business, including reviewing and re-designing current products to align with customer needs.
- Creating and enhancing products to allow clients to remain competitive
- Outlining a detailed product strategy from initial idea through to production
- Identifying and filling product gaps by liaising with various teams within the business - sales, engineering, marketing, procurement, customer services and direct contact with customers
- Generating new product ideas including design, technical drawings (AutoCAD) and leading on the manufacturing process
- Submitting proposals and designs for evaluation by the project team and management
- Supporting manufacturing and design activities by developing prototypes for products in development
- Monitor and advise on market and competitor pricing structures, and determine future product opportunities for sales growth
- Research of legislation, industry codes, customer experienced and demands
- Consult with market research, suppliers and sales information to ensure that products are viable and competitive
- Developing product pricing and positioning strategies
- Working with the marketing teams to support and manage product launches
- Acting as a product campaigner and representing the company at public events
- Support internal training on all product ranges
- Engage supplier base and identify synergies across the product ranges, and technical capabilities
For this role candidates will need to have proven experience at this level and need to have a electro mechanical field background and proven NPD.
In addition to strong technical experience, candidates need to have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be confident working with various teams across the business (including external communications).
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading group of companies that offer excellent scope to develop and progress. Key benefits include 25 days holiday, health cash plan, company pension, company car and bonus.
Immediate need, so please apply online and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch.
