Your new company
My client are a leading FMCG manufacturer, bringing recognisable household brands to the market across the UK. Due to changes within the team, we are partnering to recruit the role of Product Manager for the UK business (on both a permanent and fixed-term basis). You will be based hybrid from their offices in Camberley with two days home-working.

Your new role
As Product Manager, you will be responsible for a selection of brands and all products within those brands. As product guardian, you will manage the products from NPD through the stagegate process, bringing new products to market as well as managing in-life product requirements.
You will:
*Drive, manage & support the brand’s long-term direction & marketing strategies that sit across categories.
*Strengthen the brands locally and internationally by launching strong NPD rooted in insights & ensuring the marketing strategy and comms are aligned with brand vision.
*Maintain the brand portfolio by reporting on a monthly basis against the budgeted sales as well as ensuring delivery of annual plans
You will also be responsible for the management of the portfolio, which means:
*Delivery of Commercial Plan (Net Sales, Programme Margin, plus brand health and share targets) for the relevant product portfolio
*Management of relevant product portfolio, including understanding of formulations, packaging, brands, formats, any regulatory support and technical knowledge
*Working with a communications team to deliver and deploy successful product communications from an agreed plan
*Executing projects through the NPD stage & gate process

What you’ll need to succeed
You need previous commercial experience with Product Management, including everything from NPD and stage gate processes to forecasting, SKU management, product launches, retailer visits, artwork briefing, and creating documentation for the sales team.
This includes:
*Experience in Consumer goods business (B2C)
*Working across all areas of the marketing mix, particularly Brand Management, Portfolio Management and NPD
*Demonstrating commercial skills and broad business knowledge - proven experience of contributing to the growth and development of the business
*Launching new products and strong experience of working both cross functionally and with the Sales team and their retailers

What you’ll get in return
You will receive a salary of up to £45,000 (flexible) plus a car allowance and bonus. You’ll receive a wider benefits package including 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays, medical, dental and other perks. You will have the opportunity to work with leading UK consumer brands, flexibly operating from both their offices in Camberley combined with home working.

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