Category Product Manager

We have a great opportunity for an established Category Product Manager with at least 4 years' experience in a technical product related role.

We are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate a successful track record in understanding manufacturing, technical product development, supplier engagement, communication, and coordination. Alongside the achievement of sustained sales growth, repeatable profitability and improved customer satisfaction.

There is an excellent support network and a team of industry professionals around you while you get to grips with the job. You would be joining an organisation that embraces change, that are positive, curious and respect each other, which we believe enables and empowers individual success in people like you. Working with internationally recognised and market-leading brands, this role will enable you to grow in capability and confidence.

Main duties for this role are:

Understands current and proposed regulations affecting category products;
Analyses product trends, sales performance, and profitability;
Develops future sales and marketing strategies;
Manages products through their life cycle;
Provides competitor evaluation and gap analysis;
Provides project management for product development and new product introduction;
Works closely with the Product Management Team to develop and update relevant business systems; and
Provides technical instruction and product training where relevant to category products.We would welcome applicants with the following skills and attributes; Technical Products, Product Management, Ventilation, Domestic, Commercial, Technical, Gap Analysis, Communication, Trend Analysis, Strategic, Product Training, Business Acumen.

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience
KPI Bonus
Pension
Private Health Care
Life Assurance
26 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Additional Information:

UK and international travel are key requisites of this role.
All applicant must hold a full UK driving licence and have the immediate right to work in the UK.
Candidates should add a covering letter to their application stating what interests them about the role. Essential Skills

4+ years' experience within a Product Management team managing technical products;
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written English);
Proven analytical, logical, and quantitative skills;
Technical aptitude; and
Full UK driving License. Desirable Skills

Business acumen;
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload; and
Ability to work on own initiative and as a team player.About Company

With a wealth of knowledge gained from over 67 years' experience within the ventilation industry, Airflow Developments Ltd is a leading supplier and manufacturer of ventilation products.

With a varied portfolio of products, Airflow offers well engineered, quality products to the domestic and commercial ventilation markets