Product Development Manager

4 weeks ago


Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to join our team at Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd. As a key member of our Commercial team, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our HVAC products.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in product management, with a strong understanding of engineering principles and experience in marketing data analytics. You will work closely with our Development, Marketing, and Sales teams to deliver high-quality products that meet market needs.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develop and manage product forecasts based on market analysis and sales input.
  2. Create and implement product strategies and roadmaps aligned with business goals.
  3. Manage products throughout their lifecycle, from concept to end-of-life.
  4. Be the subject matter expert on products, markets, technology, and competition.
  5. Write business cases for new product investments and gain internal approval.
  6. Collaborate with the marketing manager to develop product marketing plans and budgets.
  7. Develop core positioning and messaging for products, working with the marketing manager to provide data on product positioning, competitor analysis, and market trends.
  8. Perform product demos to customers and develop internal training for staff development and technical/sales training & support relationship building with key clients.
  9. Monitor and report on product performance, making proposals for improvement.

Requirements

  • Educated to degree standard or similar in engineering or equivalent.
  • 3+ years relevant product management experience, preferably within the HVAC industry.
  • Demonstrable understanding of product engineering and management principles.
  • Experience in marketing data analytics and tools.
  • Proven negotiation and networking skills.

This is a full-time office-based role, working Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm. The salary for this position is approximately £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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