Product Manager ( Consumer Luminaires )

Product Manager - EMEA ( Consumer Lighting ) £48-55k Neg Basic Plus Bonus + Travel !

Main Role

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will have the responsibility to develop and build a full range of LED consumer luminaries’ portfolio and will work closely with sales, marketing, product management and sourcing teams for end-to-end timely delivery of product roadmap and commercialization plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a cross-functional team comprising of sales, marketing, R&D, compliance, sourcing and product management to develop a comprehensive roadmap for consumer luminaries range
• Develop a product roadmap based on deep understanding of the market and consumer. that reflects and show innovation, unique design and offer competitive advantage
• Create a solid business case, define product specification, target cost and minimum selling price for each product range
• Deliver comprehensive presentations on new products and ideas for management approval to be delivered within the agreed timeline
• Create and update product and cost roadmap and new product development presentation on a monthly basis
• Define marketing, commercial and promotional strategy together with marketing and sales teams
• Work in close cooperation with the retail team to discuss and update product development and commercialization plans and provide a monthly update to key stakeholders
• Schedule and attend regular market and customer visits across Europe to study the market trends and evolutions
• Prepare and analyse product and competition benchmark data
• Conduct sales performance analysis to identify gaps and opportunities and implement corrective actions by working together with the markets
• Track the monthly cost-savings against budget and take appropriate action based on results
• Visit suppliers in Asia to ensure regular flow of new ideas and concepts to investigate
• Create product launch packs for new products and upgrades to be used on a local level
• Prepare packaging, artwork and selling sheet/brochure briefs for the marketing and creative teams
• Review product life cycle, stock level and maintain a high sales performance range

Person Specification and Background

• English is mandatory; other languages desirable
• Have a Bachelor or a Masters degree from a related field
• The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the European lighting market, the European retail and consumer channels, products sold within these channels and competitive landscape
• Strong commercial acumen and innovation focused mindset to be able to develop products answering unmet consumer needs
• Experience of creating and implementing promotional and marketing campaigns
• Experience of working with international and national retail accounts for new listing, range extensions and promotions
• Prior experience of working with international suppliers, business partners
• Ability to process and analyse data, good knowledge of excel, working with pivot tables
• Must be a team player, a solid problem-solver with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Good communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task, set clear priorities and effective time management
• Bold, courageous and ambitious with a desire to learn and drive sustainable business growth
• Willingness to travel within Europe and Asia

Sound like you ? Apply today - Immediate start !