Product Specialist - Field Based

Our client are a respected local manufacturer and have two vacancies for Product Specialists, candidates will be based at their site in Lye but required to work on the road responsible for launching new products

Ownership of the New Product Introduction process:

Management of the product lifecycle from product launch to discontinuation

Responsible for all elements of the marketing mix with support from the marketing coordinator

Conducting market and competitor analysis

Setting end product and spares market pricing

Developing marketing proposals for new products i.e. brochure, social media, plans, etc…)

Raising and managing internal

Input into commercial strategies with National Sales Manager, Marketing Manager & Commercial Director via New Product Commercial kick off meeting

Delivering product sales & technical training for new products to both internal and external customers

Creation of sales support tools

Supporting with general business functions:

Attending key account visits

Monitoring and owning product quality / post market surveillance

Developing and delivering product presentation and training to both internal and external customers

Supporting key accounts with responding to advanced technical queries

Assisting ASM's and key customers with client specific support

Developing and delivering internal training i.e. sales meetings and product training

Attending events and exhibitions - supporting setting up the stand and being on stand responding to questions and queries

MANDATORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Observe at all times the Sunrise's business code of conduct “Do the Right Thing”.

Perform role in accordance with all relevant quality standards and adhere to all relevant processes / policies within the GMS.

Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety / Environmental and Welfare requirements.

Ensure general housekeeping requirements are adhered to.

SUPPLEMENTAL NOTES:

A flexible approach to duties must be taken

Other duties may be necessary as and when required to fulfil business needs

The job holder will have to be willing to transfer into other areas within the business

The job holder will be involved in the cross training of other Associates

The job holder should be self-motivated and able to work in a demanding team environment

REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Qualifications:

English grade A* - C or 9 - 6

Business Management Bachelors

Product Management qualifications

Job Specific Training:

Experience:

2 years' experience of in a product management or business management role

Equipment Skills:

Microsoft Package:

Outlook

Excel

Word

Adobe Creative Cloud:

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Please submit an up to date CV for consideration