Product Manager

Better Placed has partnered with a successful, dynamic and award-winning international manufacturing business in their search for an experienced, talented and strategically-minded Product Manager. Highly innovative and entrepreneurial, this organisation has consistently grown year-over-year always with a key focus on sustainability, and ambitious targets have been set for the years ahead.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, passionate Product Manager with experience in managing new product development projects within a relevant manufacturing segment.

Proximity to the head office in Sheffield is key - you must be a commutable distance and within the South Yorkshire area to be considered for this opportunity (typically 4 days in the office, 1 day from home)

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing key projects through the complete product lifecycle, building, diversifying, and phasing out product lines where necessary.
• Working with key internal stakeholders (sales, R&D, operations, quality & finance) to enable efficient, error-free, new product implementation across the business, therefore maximising profits.
• Getting out into the market, identifying pain points for your key projects, as well as the value the organisation can bring to the customer.
• Networking with key external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, industry bodies etc.) to bring insight and value to product developments as well as identify potential target customers.

Key Requirements:

• B2B Product Management experience within a manufacturing environment (tangible products)

• Strong planning and organisational skills, with an aptitude for analysing data and an ability to work under pressure as well as to deadlines.

• Experience or proven understanding of working and strategizing within a marketing-based business model.

What's in it for you:

The benefits package includes a competitive basic salary and 15% non-contributory pension, plus life assurance, private medical cover, permanent health insurance, and a share purchase scheme after the successful completion of your probationary period.

They also offer Gym membership to all colleagues upon joining the business.