Product Manager

KBB Recruitment are working with a leading KBB manufacturer who are looking for a Product Manager to join their team based in the North West.

Full time, permanent position, Working Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am - 3.45pm, paying £45,000 - £47,000, plus 8% bonus.

You will play an active role in driving the product strategy, development and lifecycle management of
Taps, Showers & brassware products. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing and supply
chain, working to a product portfolio that meet customer needs.

The Role:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive product strategy aligned with business goals, marketing trends and customer needs.
• Conducting thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation.
• Maintaining a database of competitor product ranges.
• Leading the end-to-end product development process from concept to launch.
• Managing the new product development process.
• Managing the product timeline and ensuring cross functional engagement.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, customer service, supply chain and finance to ensure alignment and successful execution of product initiatives.
• Managing the entire product lifecycle, including product planning, launch, optimisation and discontinuation decisions.
• Monitoring and reporting on sales performance, range and SKU efficiency.
• Managing all product data, including product descriptions, coding, and product attributes.
• Liaising closely with purchasing and IT to ensure data is accurate and updated in a timely fashion.
• Managing controlled documentation for product specifications.
• Ensuring product quality and reliability through technical assessment and quality assurance processes.
• Providing support to the sales team with product training, marketing collateral, and sales enablement tools to drive product adoption and revenue growth.
• Collaborate with the Head of Marketing & Product to develop a detailed product roadmap.
• Work closely with the suppliers to be cost effective with all products launched.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experienced Product Manager within the Bathroom or KBB industry.
• Proven experience in managing a Bathroom / Brassware or similar product portfolio, including internal new product development process management.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyse complex data and market trends.
• Be Genuine and have an interest in marketing within the brassware industry.
• Have a proactive, results-driven approach with a strong work ethic and a readiness to tackle challenges

Benefits:

• 25 days plus bank holiday
• Healthcare
• Pension and much more.

KBB Recruitment is the acting agency for this vacancy, please call Amber now on (phone number removed)