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Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Group Product Manager
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
Group Product Manager sought by a manufacturing organisation specialising in carpeting prime residences, iconic buildings of national and historic interest and many of the world's leading luxury hotels, cruise ships, gaming and leisure venues. You'll manage product performance and implement the group product strategy for the global Commercial Divisions and UK Residential Division. The Role: Reporting to the Group Operations & Supply Chain Manager, as Group Product Manager you will be responsible for product development, range management, and dissemination of product information, focusing on improving profit contribution and achieving profitable growth. You'll work with global designers to create new products and collections, and with regional marketing teams to ensure these are launched on time and to budget. You'll support the business in becoming a supplier of choice for premium, quality woven carpets to a global customer base. Your duties will include: Continually review product portfolio performance, recommend and implement actions where negative or poor performance occurs Identify and analyse new product opportunities in line with group strategy Pricing and promotion management with a key focus on profit and sales growth Market and competitor analysis New Product Development (NPD) Develop the group product plan in line with group strategy Recommend pricing and tactical promotions for new and existing product implementation Monitor the performance of business cases, being accountable for their success/failure Identify and develop new products to maximise category opportunities and raise relevant expenditure requests Build and maintain strong market knowledge through regular sales and customer contact Regularly communicate all updates to relevant stakeholders Ensure close working relationships with: Regional Offices, Sales Teams, Customer Services Marketing, and Merchandising Product training on current and new ranges and product information bulletins Aid in developing and implementing marketing initiatives to maximise product awareness The successful Group Product Manager should have the following skills & experience: 5 years' experience in product management Knowledge of carpets, textiles or soft furnishings is essential Educated to degree level or above in a relevant discipline Expertise in all aspects of product management including NPD process from concept to instore and discontinuations Portfolio management experience: tracking, ROS, loyalty, gaining customer feedback Demonstrable knowledge of the home interiors sector Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office, particularly strong Excel Strong presentation, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills Financial management skills Prepared to undertake occasional international travel as required as part of the role Full UK driving licence Group Product Manager Kidderminster, Worcestershire - commutable from Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Wednesbury, Worcester, Redditch, Droitwich Spa, Bromsgrove, Bridgnorth, South Birmingham etc Excellent salary benefits