Product ManagerMy client is a well established manufacturing business based near Mexborough. Due to an increased workload, they are looking to recruit a suitably experienced Product Manager to work under the Head of Marketing, and to be responsible for all new products and continuous product improvements into the business, and for the management of the full product range within their area.The Product Manager will support and develop the product portfolio to meet the requirements of the market, customers, and business, and drive the product strategy and roadmap within an assigned area of responsibility.What the Product Manager offers:Salary up to 60,000 depending on experienceCompany car25 days holiday + bank holidaysMonday to Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm, finishing at 4pm on a FridayAviva money purchase pensionWestfield HealthDuties of the Product Manager:Management of the whole life cycle of the product within the assigned area of responsibilityImplement product strategy and product roadmap definition with sales and marketingBuild understanding of customers and markets through close liaison with commercial sales, marketing, training, and customer serviceUse customer reviews to develop and test product requirementsMaintain a sound knowledge of technology and identification of potential products and opportunitiesMaintain knowledge and understanding of regulations and standards and pending changes to legislation / regulatory frameworks to assess and communicate their impact on product strategyManage activities in New Product Introduction process related to market and customer requirements, market launch, and agreement of technical requirement specification of all products within area of responsibilityWork closely with commercial sales, marketing, and customer service to coordinate product launch plans within New Product IntroductionActively promote the products in the marketplace, working with the sales team to provide technical support during the sales process by communicating with and presenting to potential customers as required - customer visits are requiredProvide competitor analysis, price positioning, and commercial forecasts to drive New Product Introduction capital investment submissions and support business development activityDevelop and maintain constructive relationships with business management and colleaguesKey competencies for the Product Manager include:Strong background in product management and new product introduction in a technical/engineering disciplineExperience of proactive communication with marketing, training, commercial sales, and customer serviceStrong analytical and critical reasoning skills, with effective decision-making skills and implementation of solutionsTeam player with excellent communication and networking skills and the ability to influence and motivateAwareness of business environment; markets, customers and financialAbility to present information to senior leaders and customersPerson specification for the Product Manager:Degree and/or professional qualification desirableHands-on experience within Technical / Engineering / Marketing environmentSignificant experience within product management and new product introductionExperience presenting informationMust be able to commute to customer sitesFor further information on this Product Manager please contact Claire Lukey.By applying for this Product Manager you are agreeing to Yorkshire Talent Partners holding your personal data for the purposes of employment services.
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Product Manager