Do you want to work for the UK's leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces and laminate worktops? We are currently searching for a Junior Product Manager.

We're proudly part of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces, driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service they can count on, delivered by people who care. We are dedicated to getting our customers what they want, when and how they want it and take great pride in manufacturing and providing the most innovative and on trend Kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

As an entrepreneurial, curious and ambitious self-starter, the Junior Product Manager will support the Product Leader in developing and delivering the product roadmap and brand strategy for the UK product portfolio, in conjunction with Sales and Marketing to support strategic growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

* Product Management

Working alongside the Product leader to help in the successful planning and implementation of new product lines.

Liaising with relevant internal and external parties to assess and implement new suppliers and materials to see the successful introduction of new products, on-time and in budget.

Liaising with supply chain and group decor management to provide feedback and organisation of new and existing decors & products to maintain the framework set by the Product Leader.

Working with local supply chain and sales team to maintain the successful management of decors.

Working alongside the Product Leader with paper and edging suppliers and various functions within the organisation on the successful introduction of new products.

Work alongside PL and Sales team to develop and implement new product lines, collections and range reviews.

Group Decor & Product Management

Alongside the PL, develop analysis and reports to give feedback and support to group PM & marketing team in order to develop new products and designs for UK.

Liaising with group décor and product marketing teams to give support and feedback from UK market.

* Business Development

Alongside the PL analyse sales and product development by creating sales and product reports to identify various sales and growth opportunities.

Using this data to then target and visit certain customer groups or develop presentations and training around potential growth areas, in conjunction with sales team.

Using data to identify areas of sales support e.g. the development of range reviews due to customer sales opportunities.

* Presentation / Exhibition Support

Alongside the PL and Sales team, produce and conduct various trend and decor presentations / range reviews, both in house and on the road.

This involves producing target specific, bespoke presentations designed for various markets and target groups e.g. Kitchen, Bathroom, Caravans.

Development and organisation of potential in house and customer exhibitions.

Production of various presentations for sales teams.

* Customer Visits

Using data gathered to target specific customers and target areas in-line with sales team.

Alongside PL and Sales, visiting customers on a regular basis to keep them informed on new products and decors, whilst exploring growth areas and gaining feedback.

* Account Support:

Alongside the PM build up relationships and knowledge to liaise with customer décor and design teams with information regarding decors and trends e.g. Howdens.

Supporting with colour matches e.g. Howdens.

Accompanying customers on relevant foreign visits both décor and trend related e.g. Howdens etc.

Supporting with product development from giving advice, organising samples and materials for product prototypes etc e.g. Howdens.

* Training:

Developing and conducting training and presentations for sales teams on new decors and products.

* Trend Support

Alongside the PL, helping to develop trend reports from various major exhibitions.

Visiting various European and domestic exhibitions to gain current and future insights on the market and gain knowledge.

* Marketing Support

Liaising with local marketing team with decor and product information to help in the creation of campaigns and literature, as well as the development of PR stories.

Giving feedback from the market regarding possible future developments or ideas, as well as information on existing activities and areas to change or develop.

Give regular feedback from the market in line with sales and sales data in order to help develop campaigns or tools / samples for the sales team

Job qualifications and requirements

You have some product experience, gained in fast-paced environment, or equivalent.

Personal Attributes

* Great people skills and good communication skills.

* Strong analytical, strategic and coordinating skills.

* A high degree of personal initiative, learning ability and willingness to learn.

* Confidence in decision making.

* Business sense.

* Creativity and inventiveness.

Location: Shildon

Hours: 9-5

Why join Wilsonart?

Here at Wilsonart we're proud of our products. Our teams and employees truly embody our mission to serve. Here are just a few examples of the benefits we offer:

* Life Insurance x 4

* Employee Assistance programme

* Competitive pension rates

* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

* Service awards

* Free Parking

* Free Hot Drinks Vending Machine On-Site for All Staff