Senior Product Manager

2 weeks ago

Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Sherwin-Williams Full time

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Job Description

Sherwin Williams Consumer Brand Group (CBG) is home to two of the most famous brands in the DIY: Ronseal , one of the most established and loved brands in the UK, and bold challenger brand Valspar , as well as our extensive trade brands portfolio including Thompsons waterseal and Geocel .

As The Senior Product Manager (SPM), you will be responsible for effective lifecycle management of the portfolio of these products by brand, channel, or product category. You will deliver a successful new product development program, manage portfolio reviews, product improvement initiatives, margin enhancement, and simplification projects.

The Senior Product Manager will have the opportunity to build the product strategy for their brand and have full ownership of the innovation roadmap. With significant cross-functional support, including an exceptionally talented R&D team, this role involves a high amount of ownership, commercial exposure, and significant opportunities to shape the way we do things. The SPM is responsible for the future product roadmap and aligning the business to that direction, being known throughout the business as 'the expert'.

Responsibilities

Product Portfolio Management


  • Manage the product life cycle including ongoing SKU rationalization.
  • Create and manage the New Product Development (NPD) Pipeline.
  • Manage NPD projects from concept to launch, delivering innovative products that increase market share and profitability.
  • Product P&L responsibility.
  • Utilize Navigator consistently to demonstrate process leadership to others.

Product Plans


  • Develop product plans using a strong understanding of consumers and customers to ensure success when presenting business opportunities.
  • Work closely with all departments to ensure the smooth and successful implementation of plans.
  • Support sales teams by presenting product-related strategies and plans to key customers.

Insights


  • Develop expert knowledge of the markets, categories, and products - be the 'go to' authority.
  • Closely monitor competitor ranges, strategy, pricing architecture, and strengths and weaknesses.
  • Develop knowledge of the end users (trade and consumer) alongside the brand comms team.

Packaging and Quality


  • Ensure products are of an appropriate quality and performance level to meet end user needs.
  • Ensure packaging enhances the brand and is fit for purpose.
  • React to quality-related initiatives and put appropriate plans into action.
  • Liaise with Consumer Service teams on product quality issues and work closely with R&D teams to resolve.
  • Create and maintain product labels ensuring regulatory and legal compliance.

Budget and Cost Control


  • Implement best practices with our suppliers/marketing team.
  • Effective management of product/brand specific budget.
  • Ensure processes are in place for product cost control.

Training, Product Information, and Shows


  • Assist with product training both internally and externally.
  • Product information sign off for all content where products are featured.
  • Give product guidance to the Brand and Channel teams as needed.
  • Supply product information for online i.e. websites, academy, STIBO/STEP, SW mall.

Qualifications

We are ideally looking for...


  • BA Hons Degree preferably in Marketing.
  • Product marketing experience.
  • Experience of managing and developing a marketing team.
  • Ability to lead projects and take internal customers with you, i.e. effective interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects and demanding deadlines.
  • Ability to quickly adapt and optimize the use of new technology and systems.
  • Experience of working in the DIY Sector and paint/woodcare is an advantage.
  • Initiate and take insights from market analysis/research.
  • Must hold a UK driving license as required for the role.

Our Offer:


  • Competitive salary.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Life Pension Scheme.
  • Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment.
  • Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry.
  • Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels.
  • Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion, and ID&E programmes.

About Us

Here, we believe there's not one path to success; we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there's a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We'll give you the space to share your strengths, and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow, and discover in a place where you can thrive

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

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