Product Manager

2 weeks ago


Sittingbourne, United Kingdom Knauf UK Full time
Knauf UK & Ireland are a market-leading manufacturer of lightweight building materials for the construction industry. We are part of the Knauf Group, the world's largest producer of gypsum-based products for the construction industry.

We are currently recruiting for a Product Manager to join our Marketing department in Sittingbourne, Kent.

In a nutshell.


The Product Manager is responsible for the development, management, and optimization of the product portfolio to meet market demands, drive business growth, and ensure competitive advantage.

This role involves a strategic and tactical approach to product lifecycle management, from conception through to discontinuation, aligning products with customer needs and business objectives.


Responsibilities of the Product Manager:

Market and Customer Insights:

  • Make use of market research to understand industry trends, customer requirements, and competitive landscape.
  • Gather and analyse customer feedback to inform product improvements, new product development and proposition development.
  • Use of customer frameworks to identify job outcomes, unmet needs and opportunities, compared with Knauf's ability to deliver with its product offering.

Product Development and Innovation:

  • Development of new products and propositions, that meet and exceed the demands of our customers and market
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (technical, specification, sales, planning) to bring products from concept to market.

Product Lifecycle Management:

  • Manage the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept through to end-of-life, ensuring products remain competitive and profitable (NPD, repositioning, extensions, go or grow)
  • Make decisions on product updates, enhancements, or discontinuations based on performance data and market feedback.
  • Deliver the annual range review for your product categories, that includes recommendations for subsequent action plans to support the company strategy
  • Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, including sales, revenue, profitability, and market share.

Sales and Marketing Support:

  • Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates products in the market.
  • Provide training and support to the sales team, including product information, competitive analysis, and sales assignments.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related activities for your category, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across departments.
  • Engage with key stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure alignment and support for product initiatives.

Regulatory and Compliance Oversight:

  • Ensure that products comply with industry standards, regulations, and certifications.
  • Stay informed about regulatory changes

We'll provide:

  • A competitive salary + package
  • Flexible working - with 2 days from home
  • Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
* 7% employer pension contribution.

  • Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
  • Income Protection
  • Access to a Reward & Benefits platform.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
  • Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary).
  • A counsellor and life coach offered to all our employee's free of charge.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme.
Knauf UK & Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of; age, disability, race, gender reassignment and identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation
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