Junior Product Manager - Ipswich, United Kingdom - TIME Appointments Ltd

TIME Appointments Ltd

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Time Appointments are currently working on behalf a forward-thinking business based in Ipswich who are currently seeking to add a Junior Product Manager to their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business with a constantdesire to grow and improve.

The successful applicant will oversee the continually evolving new product launch cycle roadmap for specific categories and ensure that product ranges remain in line with consumer demands and are commercially viable.

New Product Development and Range Management:

You will continuously monitor market trends and manage the lifecycle of new and existing products within assigned categories
Carry out continued analysis of assigned product ranges in conjunction with consumer and retail market research to assist in the creation of commercial plans that lead the direction for new product development
You will conduct new product sourcing within assigned categories in accordance with the agreed brand commercial plan, creating a buying guide and mood board.
Manage the costing process for any potential new product to ensure that commercial viability is always achieved
Work with the Product Development Supervisor to ensure that all ongoing new product launches remain on track in accordance with the commercial plan and product specific workflow critical path
You will be responsible for "value engineering" all products driving out cost and driving in product improvements. This will ensure that the business is able to offer quality products at market competitive prices

Quality Management:

Ensure that all products in the ranges meet relevant local market legislation and that all technical data is kept up to date and accurate
Keep up to date with any changes in legislation for all categories of product and communicate any relevant updates to the supplier and China sourcing office; developing a plan to ensure mass production incorporates any required changes

Product Marketing and Artwork Creation:

Oversee the creation of all product artwork collateral for new and existing products within assigned categories to ensure brand guidelines are followed
Be responsible for how new products within assigned categories are marketed to both internal and external stakeholders through the creation of new product sales launch packs as well as trade and retail publications, working closely with the Product andMarketing teams to ensure all collateral is created to the required standard
Commercial Planning
Continually review product pricing and profitability, monitoring changes in the market to ensure pricing always remains competitive

Essential Skills & Requirements:

2+ years' experience working in a product development or buying role at an FMCG company or similar industry
Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good allround administration and IT skills
Ability to multitask
High attention to detail

Our client is looking to fill this vacancy ASAP and we are looking to book suitable applicants in for interviews immediately.

For further detail on this and other roles please make sure you visit our website now or call our team to discuss career opportunities available