Category Development Manager
17 hours ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Product Manager to join our well-established & International Product Management team at Right Now Recruitment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career in Product Management.
You will be responsible for developing and executing the product strategy, implementing the category roadmap and supporting the sales strategy with analytics/data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and executing the product strategy, implementing the category roadmap.
- Supporting the sales strategy with analytics/data, encouraging a proactive approach.
- Completing and presenting regular category reviews, analysing performance against previous targets and identifying opportunities to close performance gaps.
- Managing the product portfolio, focusing on new product introduction through the cradle-to-grave process and managing excess and obsolete products, gap analysis and duplications.
- Developing products based on market research and cross-functional collaboration.
- Ensuring correct pricing, product features, and benefits in marketing activities.
- Leading NPD projects, defining specifications, and presenting documentation to senior management.
- Providing technical product support to other key business areas.
- Supporting other Product Managers within the team as needed.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications:
- Current/previous experience as a Product Manager, Category Manager, or Product Engineer.
- Exposure to the Manufacturing, Utilities, Construction, Engineering, or Building Materials industries.
- A technical mindset and credibility.
- Knowledge of product standards/highly regulated products.
- Physical experience in bringing products to market.
- Strategic ability to analyse and work effectively with product data.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday.
- An attractive company bonus scheme.
- Flexible working.
- Yearly salary reviews.
The estimated salary for this role is around £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and location.
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