- £30,000-£32,000
- West Midlands
- Permanent
- Access Solutions
- Job Ref: MR161
SFR Recruitment Solutions are working on an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager — Access Solutions / Access Control based in the West Midlands.
To manage and co-ordinate the Access Control portfolio, including developing business development and marketing strategy alongside the sales and marketing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to understand the needs of each department and implement strategies that meet requirements.
- Take overall responsibility for assigned product categories.
- Become the product champion and communicate standards, product changes and amended technical specifications.
- Research and present competitive market analysis to support NPI
- Effectively manage the New Product Development / Introduction process.
- Ensure new products meet the appropriate quality and safety standards.
- Have full margin responsibility for product ranges ensuring margins and profitability are maximised · Effectively manage the overall product portfolio and own the product information held.
- Agree on pricing strategies, set pricing levels and agree and implement cost price changes.
- Liaise with suppliers for product information and problem resolution.
- Support the sales team in developing innovative promotional concepts and programs.
- Implement an ongoing process of value engineering encompassing product, packaging and supply chain initiatives.
- Carry out training with our stockists and staff
The Ideal Candidate
- Have experience in product management and an understanding of the principles and processes
- Have experience working with Digital Access Control
- IT literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Office
- Have the ability to deliver presentations
- Have a relevant degree or have relative experience
- Be enthusiastic, self-confident and committed with a positive outlook
- Be able to work with other staff as part of an efficient, professional and friendly working environment
- Possess good organisational and analytical skills with great attention to detail. We are looking for candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Interested?
Please contact Matthew at SFR Recruitment Solutions for more information
07512602431
