Company Overview

• The company is the world’s number-one independent manufacturer of lubricants and speciality products.

• It serves industries including automotive, energy, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food, steel, and aerospace.

• As a progressive organisation, it prioritises the development of its people to drive success.

• It maintains a strong commitment to customer service and technical excellence.

Role Overview

• The company is looking for an experienced Product Manager – Industrial Division to manage its industrial lubricant portfolio. This role is focused on product lifecycle management, market analysis and sales support.

• Managing two product management assistants and working closely with the industrial sales & technical management team.

• Developing the core product range to align with market demand, including new product launches and removals.

• Researching market trends to establish appropriate pricing strategies.

• Forecasting sales patterns to maintain optimal stock levels and minimise shortages.

• Reducing excess and redundant stock to improve efficiency.

• Reporting on product range performance, SKU management, and profitability.

• Providing technical and commercial support to field-based sales teams.

• Coordinating with R&D, production, marketing and global product management teams.

• Overseeing product lifecycle management, including customer feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Supporting the marketing team on campaign projects targeting specific markets.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree-level education with at least three years of experience in industrial product management.

• Strong technical and commercial acumen with experience in manufacturing.

• Understanding of the industrial marketplace and its key players.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external interactions.

• Structured analytical approach with strong attention to detail.

• Proficiency in data analysis, proposal creation and delivering professional presentations.

• Self-motivated with strong project management and leadership skills.

• Experience with SAP is desirable but not essential.

If you believe you are the right fit for this Product Manager – Industrial Division role, apply now!

Consultant: Joshua Cumming Email: Tel:

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target Recruitment

On Target Recruitment is a specialist agency that focuses on placing high-calibre candidates in Sales, Technical, and Commercial roles across multiple industries, including Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions. With a deep understanding of market trends and industry demands, our consultants are experts