Job vacancy - Product Manager

Position: Product Manager
Reference: acsMproduct
Location: Oxford
Salary: Dependent on experience
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Job Title: Product Manager

Do you have a proven track record of product management of industrial B2B products? Do you have sales and marketing experience? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful international company.

Key Objectives of Role:

As the company specialist you are responsible for the launch and sales growth of the Web Cleaning or the Static Control product ranges globally as well as other products in the company range.

Main Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Sales Director, the main activities and responsibilities of the Product Manager will include:

  • Day-to-day development and execution of worldwide sales & marketing strategies for the relevant products;
  • Taking the lead on product launches for assigned products by working closely with marketing colleagues to develop the appropriate communications, technical literature, product launches, exhibitions, PR and distributor training programmes;
  • Working in association with marketing to continually review product promotion, including collateral, case studies, white papers and sales tools;
  • Achievement of agreed budget and strategic plan targets for assigned products;
  • Co-ordination of major commercial projects, tenders, proposals and quotations;
  • Development and annual review of Product Strategy, including product road map and tactical plans and communicating to stakeholders;
  • Reviewing pricing strategies and annual updating of Recommended Price Lists;
  • Maintaining awareness of markets, process technologies, customer needs and competitor activities;
  • Supporting Directors in the development of distribution & other channels to market;
  • Providing input to the strategic planning and annual budgeting processes;
  • Seeking opportunities for product differentiation & competitive advantage;
  • Supporting product development by working closely with engineering to ensure product requirements are met
  • Assisting with specialised technical sales and product support;
  • Designing and developing product and application training to the companies offices, colleagues and distributors worldwide;
  • Assisting the Sales Director with analysing sales information, reviewing the data for trends and making recommendations as a result;

Person Specification & Key Requirements:

  • Proven track record of product management of industrial B2B products;
  • Sales and marketing experience;
  • Effective analysis and decision making and strategic thinking skills;
  • Languages would be a benefit;
  • Willingness to travel overseas as required for approximately 8 weeks per year. The trips will be spread throughout the year and will include a mixture of short and longer trips.

ACS are recruiting for a Product Manager If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Product Manager please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Product Manager It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Product Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Product Manager role you desire.