Product Manager

Product Manager - Bathroom & Brassware industry! Reporting to: Head of Product Management Location: This role will initially be based Cheddar, Somerset. Please note - The business will be relocating to Bridgwater in approx 8-12 months time. Salary: £30 to £35k DOE Full time, Permanent. 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday (between 8am and 5pm) – 30 min break. Hybrid - Full time in the office until probation is passed – then Hybrid, which is 3 days in the office and 2 days at home – flexibility is a must depending on business needs. My client is a leading British commercial manufacturing business situated in Cheddar, Somerset providing high quality products to customers across the globe. They offer a fantastic friendly office setting and invest a lot in the training and development of their teams. Overview We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager who is a passionate individual with drive, enthusiasm, and passion for helping us grow our client’s business and further establish their position in the industry. You will be a great communicator and work well within a team. Supporting the Head of Product Management with new product development, from idea generation to product market entry, research tasks, overseeing product and business performance, Support product life cycle analysis and market studies. Accountable for all aspects of market research, both desk and field based, to provide fact-based approach to NPD project justifications. Support with identifying, developing, and launching new products and collaborating with the senior sales team to deliver category development and increased market share. This role includes collaboration with China & EU based suppliers to develop or adapt NPD suitable for the brassware and bathroom market. Specific role responsibilities: * Identify trends / opportunities for new product. * NPD process ownership – ensure all aspects of process are followed and delivered on time. * Input and overseeing the new product development future pipeline. * Product life cycle analysis of current portfolio products – identifying growth, maturity, decline stages. * Gain in-depth market knowledge of sales channels, market competition and bathroom trends. * Market research including commissioning third party research, visiting project sites and showrooms, meeting new and existing customers. * Responsible for tracking and increasing product vitality rate. * Managing sales-led product requests for Retail, Export or Specification projects * Regular cross-departmental meetings and communications including Marketing, Purchasing and China-based team members. * Manage retail pricing and create tailored price lists to suit specific channels and markets. About you You’ll have a relevant qualification in project or product management, a high degree of commercial awareness and a strong level of ability at analysing data. This role requires someone with analytical and reasoning skills. We are looking for someone who has good spreadsheet skills and commercial acumen, with the ability to identify trends / opportunities for new product. Attention to detail is a must, as is an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills. It will be a real advantage if you have prior experience of China-based manufacturing/sourcing, especially if it’s in the field of brassware and bathroom-related products. Skill/Experience – Essential * Significant qualification or experience in a Product/Category Management role. * High degree of commercial aptitude - ability to analyse and review data. * Excellent influencing skills with the ability to present at all levels. * A positive and motivated individual with a proactive and willing-to-learn attitude. * High level of organisation and project management skills * A proactive, results-driven approach with a strong work ethic and a readiness to tackle challenges * Competent with spreadsheets and particularly using Microsoft Excel * Customer and Product Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of the industry and contribute to business goals as required. Desirable * Good appreciation of China manufacturing and sourcing; understanding of manufacturing methods advantageous. * Proven track record of evaluating and developing strategic market opportunities. * Genuine curiosity, interest & industry knowledge within the Brassware or Bathroom industry. How my client will reward you Of course, your salary will properly reflect the talent you’re bringing to the business, and our client has a great range of benefits including; * Generous holiday allowance (25 days + public holidays) – with the option to buy up to 3 more days per holiday year! * Share Save Scheme * Hybrid Working * Free Employee Assistance Program (with 24-hour support) * Generous employer pension contributions (up to 9% matched) * Life cover of up to 7x salary * Discounted gym membership * Cycle To work scheme * and many more great programs designed to show how much you are appreciated! Get in touch today to find out more