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Spark44 Limited
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Birmingham, West Midlands
Product Manager
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
Spark44 is a global full-service marketing communications organization, and a joint venture with Jaguar Land Rover. With 18 offices in 16 countries, and just over 1,000 associates, we are responsible for all to ensure that all their communications are tailored to customers at every step of the journey - in short making brand experiences seamless. Our purpose is to spark the extraordinary - basically by ensuring we always stay curious. We never stop questioning. We believe in Big Lean Thinking - which manifests itself in an approach of ruthless creative efficiency worldwide. The Role: As a product manager at Spark44 you will take full ownership of a product (car type) in its entirety, working in conjunction with JLR to understand their products and becoming an extension of their own Product team. You will provide specialist technical and detailed product guidance, distributing information throughout the agency network to support product launches. You will localise Master versions of content to create Product correct content for all JLR markets, as well as signing off assets/imagery and launch collateral across the Digital Experience, Configurator and brochure teams. As the Spark44 gateway to JLR Product, you will ensure all work is accurate and appropriate prior to Client reviews. You will act as guardian for key internal and external reference tools such as the OXO, product briefs and messaging documents from as much as 40 months out from launch and will work with necessary stakeholders to seek approval. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Build strong, trusting relationships with key stakeholders, operating as a product advisor both internally and externally Become the font of all knowledge for your product(s), establishing yourself as the "go-to-person" for all Product queries Have an in-depth understanding of upcoming product developments, be immersed in the competitor landscape and innovations within the industry, advising the teams of industry trends and development Take an active role in briefing the team on new product launches, arrange Product walk-arounds, help to identify the hierarchy messaging and the key customer benefits, and provide suggestions for how these product messages can be represented to the JLR customers Be able to review and interpret both the product OXO and accessory AXO to identify specifications by market and ensure that they’re reflected accurately Assist with shoot planning Work closely, collaboratively and flexibly with other departments to review and sign off all content across DX, Configurator, Brochures and ad hoc materials as arranged by Account and Project Managers. Ensure all teams are aligned on launches and provided with key product documentation at necessary touch-points Take pride in ensuring all outputs are accurate and Product are well represented Benefits: At Spark44 we offer great benefits for our staff. We’ve listed the important ones below: 25 days holiday Bonus Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) Income Protection Pension (up to 5% contributory) BUPA Healthcare & Foresight Health Cash Plan Cycle to Work Scheme Season ticket loan (interest free) Exclusive 25% discount on JLR Brand goods JLR Privilege Programme - up to 20% off Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. "Spark44 is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age"