Product Manager (Brassware)

Job title:

Product Manager (Brassware)

Company

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions

Job description

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is hiring on behalf of our client for a Product Manager (Brassware) Hybrid working based in Cheddar, Somerset.The annual salary is £40,000 PA & hours are 9.00-5.00 pm Monday to Friday.Reporting to the Head of Product Management for Brassware, this role will be accountable for the support of developing strategic direction and business performance of the product portfolio, taking responsibility for aiding the delivery of profitable growth via range development and enhancement. This pivotal role will take a supporting position in managing product research requirements, product / technical specifications, 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 product market.Key Accountabilities:

• Accountable for analysing key financial deliverables including, £GSV / £SGM / SGM% / Vitality rate / product mix / cost management.
• Budget responsibility to deliver NPD and product enhancement activities from range extensions through to new product categories.
• Aid the delivery of strategic product category plans outlining business direction and objectives including 3 year rolling roadmap for NPD requirements for via third-party sourcing/manufacturing.
• NPD process ownership – ensure all aspects of the process are followed and delivered.
• NPD commercial validation to exploit commercially viable NPD opportunities aligned to our business strategy in conjunction with our Engineering & China team.
• Promotional product deployment in line with channel and communication strategy – results-driven.
• Be a product ‘expert’ across Retail / Spec and competitor ranges – channel support.
• In-depth market knowledge of macro environment and our end users within all distribution channels – drive market research requirements.

Experience & Skills:

• Significant experience (3-5 years minimum) in a Product /Category Management role ideally in the brassware / bathroom industry
• Business / Marketing degree qualified with additional qualifications in product / category management field
• High degree of commercial aptitude; ability to analyse and review data and substantiate projects
• Proven track record of evaluating and developing strategic market opportunities
• Relevant industry knowledge (home improvement) bias towards brassware and bathroom categories preferential
• Excellent influencing skills with the ability to present at all levels and manage external stakeholders
• A positive and motivated individual, with a high level of organisation and project management skills
• Used to working in a fast-paced environment – flexibility to adapt is essential.
• Professional communication skills both written and verbal; numerate and literate; with exceptional levels of accuracy and a high attention to detail
• Proficient IT and Reporting skills
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Ideally degree qualified preferably in a business / commercial field, although consideration would be given to an individual of degree calibre with the relevant experience
• Professional Marketing / Business qualification

Benefits:

• 25 days hols, plus bank hols. Ability to purchase extra.
• Contributory pension matched up to 8%.
• Income protection up to 7 x base salary if in the pension.
• Reward Gateway savings platform.
• Hybrid working.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.

The closing date is 30th December 2024. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client. To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV toHawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Expected salary

£40000 per year

Location

Cheddar, Somerset

Job date

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:26:03 GMT

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