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Matthew Algie
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Glasgow, City of Glasgow
Product Manager
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PRODUCT MANAGER (NON-FOOD) Matthew Algie have been producing sustainable premium quality coffee for over 150 years. We kick started the UK Espresso revolution introducing the UK's first Fairtrade Espresso bean and Triple Cert bean. Our key values of Ethics, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration are at the core of everything we do, from new product innovation for our customers to projects with our Fairtrade co-op farmers. We believe our continued success is due to the great people we employee and those with whom we do business. We have an exciting opportunity within our Espresso Warehouse business for a Non-Food Product Manager. Key Responsibilites: Non Food Portfolio Strategy and development International Portfolio Control (NPD - New product development) International Portfolio Management New Innovation/Category Development Product compliance - languages, declarations, etc. (with support of technical department) EW Training and Communication Team work, development and cross functional working Administration, as required Qualifications/Skills required : Essential: Must be significantly experienced in product management i.e. working in a Product Manager role for at least 3-5 years This is a key role in the evolution of EW and experience of working within foodservice or cafe bar industry will be integral to our speedy success. Must have a drive to succeed and willingness to make a positive difference Must have hands on mentality and willingness of change to drive business Desirable: A marketing qualification or a marketing backgroundA coffee background and is interested in the sectoran interest in coffee/tea brewing equipment and hardware Skills / Knowledge: Requires advanced project management skills/experience Capability with key software programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Logical and analytical - someone who knows how to problem solve Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly. Ability to manipulate data and analyse Strong commercial understanding and evaluation skills Customer focussed Strong time management and organisational skills Able to multitask and work to multiple deadlines Embraces continual learning and development Personal Attributes: Good communicator Confident and comfortable working individually or as part of a team A passion for marketing and products Willing to go over and above when required Positive and proactive Enjoys a challenge Self-starter Completer/finisher Our Company Benefits Pension Private Healthcare Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work scheme Company bonus As much Coffee & Tea as you can drink Discounts on all products Equal Opportunities : We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. Our selection for recruitment does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or gender reassignment status (protected characteristics).