Our client is a market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of high specification products for the research and design industry. To continue their push for excellence they now need to recruit an experienced and a well-qualified Product Manager with the full responsibility for managing the complete product lifecycle of assigned specialist product line.
Reporting to the Director of Marketing, your key duties will include leading the conception and development (with Engineering, Manufacturing & Sales teams) of new products and product enhancements, develop and recommend ongoing product line strategies and through market research, sales and customer contacts, identify new product opportunities and defines specific products and features. Just as important is the management and support of the product line to achieve revenue targets and gross margins.
Through the monitoring of competitors, market analysis, customer feedback, you will be required to develop sales support material, Product Positioning and Tactical plans to help Sales defend and grow market share.
Educated to a minimum of a degree in an Engineering/Technology related discipline or equivalent, you must have had previous experience in Product Marketing management (technical products preferably within the Test and Measurement industry).
Knowledge and market understanding of Test and Data Acquisition & Analysis technologies would be a distinct advantage.
Ability to work as part of a team is essential as well as knowledge of marketing tools and techniques.
Additionally the successful candidate will have excellent customer facing skills: Technology and market vision: Presentation, Interpersonal and negotiation skills and experience of International Marketing and Sales Support