The Company

Our client is a market leading niche manufacturer; due to growth they are looking to recruit a Product Manager.

The Role

* To manage and promote products manufactured in order to achieve and if possible, exceed the budgeted contribution margins.

* Manage performance of product portfolio of design products.

* Support new business opportunities and help grow product sales.

* Ability to manage small project teams.

* Manage and take ownership for a selection of products within the portfolio to achieve NPD numbers, profitability and support consistent performance.

* Identify opportunities for cost reduction by having a thorough understanding of individual items current technical developments and process capabilities.

* Aim to reduce business complexity within the business.

* Improve sales performance by developing more profitable introductions.

* Develop new designs, colours and structures.

* Constantly look at ways to improve the overall finish and performance of new introductions.

* Utilise the NPD and I process to drive projects where applicable. Provide a solid business case for investment and development projects.

* Provide detailed analysis on performance of products in order to make informed decisions.

* Establish and develop relationships with key partners within the group.

* Initiate, co-ordinate, progress and supervise marketing trials, proofing's, colour matching and standardisation exercises to ensure that all products are correctly administered and can be effectively integrated into the business.

* Support the sales team in developing current opportunities in the UK and overseas markets with regular communication and customer visits where required.

* Determine which opportunities will add the most value to the business.

* Understand the unmet needs of customers.

* Identify trends and market direction to support new introductions.

The Person

* Must have previous experience in a similar role.

* You will ideally be degree qualified or hold relevant experience.

* Good analytical skills.

* Appreciation/interest in product performance and improvements.

* Excellent communication and presentation skills.

* Commercial customer experience desirable.

* Marketing qualification.

The Benefits

* You will be working for a well-established growing employer.

* An excellent salary.

* A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.

* The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices