ASSISTANT PRODUCT CATEGORY MANAGER

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SORRY THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED AND IS CLOSED TO NEW APPLICANTS

The Role

An exciting opportunity to join a global organisation producing revolutionary consumer focused products sold in leading retailers, supermarkets and online. The successful candidate will join a small UK HQ reporting to a Product Manager and liaising with global stakeholders. The role offers excellent scope for ongoing development to Product Manager level.

Duties & Responsibilities of an Assistant Product Category Manager:

• Supporting the Product Manager (PM) in developing consumer focused product category plans and strategies

• Supporting the development of pricing strategies

• Sample product ordering and management

• Supporting the creation of point of sale materials and sales presentation decks

• Supporting the PM with new product development

• Support with marketing communications, PR, advertising, promotional activities, social media and packaging design.

• Liaising with global marketing team

• Support with market and competitor analysis and reporting

• Assist in managing the product marketing budgets

Skills & Experience required for an Assistant Product Category Manager:

• Marketing, Business, or relevant degree

• Previous marketing experience desired

• Passion for identifying gaps in the market or opportunities for process improvements

• Confidence in putting forward ideas at meetings and managing new concepts

• Confident presenter

• Strong communications skills liaising with global team members and retailers

• Good analytical skills. Prior experience of market, product or competitor data analysis would be advantage - not essential

• Passion for consumer products preferred - not essential

• Versatile and keen to be involved in various tasks

• Drive to continue developing marketing career in B2C environment

• Enjoys a small team culture with exposure to global ops and teams

• Strong organisational skills and able to spot areas for process improvements

Working from home currently with ongoing combined office/home work in the future.