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Location

Poole, Dorset | United Kingdom

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Job description

Line Manager : Product Development Manager

Key Relationships : Innovation Team, Product Set up team; Group Buyer, BD team, Trading Team.

About You

You ’ re a driven and d iligent professional who thrives on getti ng things done and seeing the difference your work makes . You ’ ll be proactive, able to work to process/formula but be able to solve problems and be pragmatic.

You ’ ll have excellent common – sense, attenti on to detail , and set yourself a high standar d of quality and quantity of work , and be co n fident with pushing new products live across several mu lti – million pound Ecommerce websites.

About Poole Bay Holdings Ltd.

We are leading marketers and manufacturers of a diverse range of products for businesses, schools and government organisations. Established in 1993, Poole Bay Holdings extensive product range includes; Hot/Cold Therapy, First Aid Supplies and Fire/Safety Signs to Outdoor Furniture, Cycle Racks/Shelters and Parking Products. Based in beautiful Poole, Dorset with 100,000 square feet of warehouse, factory and office space, we employ a team of over 200 fantastic people. We offer a friendly, and dynamic place to work where our people are empowered and motivated to innovate and make a difference.

I f you thrive on getting things done in a fast – paced commercia l environ ment , we want to meet you!

About The Role

T h e role is part of New P r oduct De velopment team, sitting within the Product and Innovation division of the marketing de partment . The g oal of this team is simple, to get as many new product s and inn ovations live and marketed across our group websites as possible. These product s can range from simple stocked products to complex manufactured or customisable products , all wit h their own physical and technical nu ances. This role will be involved at all stages, ensuring products are set up on the sys tem s and configured co rrectly, added to group websites, and merchandised to a high standard , in – line with best practices. Central to our strategy, a s a group we h ave a pipeline of hund reds of new pro duct ideas to add across our 30 + group websites . T his is a n exciting and rewar d ing role for someone who thrives on having a clear man date to get things done and wants to see the difference their actions make.

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• P roactively progress the la unching of new products and continuously bring them to market as part of group trading activity , in line with group new product prioriti es and targets.
• Work with the E commerce and web development teams to set up and confi gure more complex products such as customisable products, or fixings and accessories, in line with group web systems.
• Collaborate as a team with cross company stakeholders to significantly streamline new product introduction processes – including operations, IT, supply chain and trading.
• Collaborate with Trading team on development, management, merchandising and introduction of new products to ensure launches are signed off within group range architecture an d all collateral is execut e d to a hi gh standard , in line with best prac tices.
• Progress product set up elements and processes for new products, liaising with operations , buying , supply chain , m anufacturing , the wider product marketing team , external suppliers and trading managers as appropriate.
• Supp ort the Group Innovation Manager and Manufacturing cont acts to source prospective materials and accessories that are compatible with our products and generate additional sales growth.
• Researching and driving new product possibilities and improvements.
• Support research of 3rd party manufacturing or supply options for products we are not yet able to make ourselves, with a view to bringing products to market quickly on a trial basis.
• Support business development where necessary on new website builds and additional commercial opportunities, such as new resellers, marketplaces and outlets.
• Regular reporting and optimisation of on new product introductions and working directly with trading to boost chances of success.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties, as required by management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential / Desirable

1. A relevant CIM marketing qualification, marketing degree or equivalent marketing experience. Desirable

Skills

2. Proficiency with large product databases, online stores/ERP systems including bulk product data management and administration. Essential

3. High level of IT proficiency, including MS Office (inc. Excel) – comfortable with mass data manip ul ation and configuration . Essential

4. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in delivering high quality work in line with Group and wider marketing best practices . Essential

5. Ability to multi – task, work with urgency, under pressure and to tight deadlines. Essential

6. Strong communication skills, both internally and externally. Essential

7. Interpersonal skills and ability to foster strong working relationships. Essential

8. Understanding of product marketing, product management and wider commercial processes . Desirable

Knowledge

9. Working knowledge of how ERP systems, online stores and bulk product data interrelate . Desirable

10. Use of generative AI to streamline creation of quality, accurate content . Desirable

Experience

11. Experience of working collaboratively with internal colleagues and stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes in a commercial environment . Essential

What We Can Offer You: 

• Hybrid Working (3 days in office; 2 days at home).
• 25 Days Holiday (including Christmas closure), rising with years of service, plus bank holidays.
• 8% Pension with NowPensions – (3% Employer & 5% Employee).
• Free Parking
• New offices with kitchen and break facilities
• Ongoing support, development and training in line with the needs of the person and the business, with progression opportunities.

Other discretionary benefits may include: 

• Annual financial contribution to wellbeing activity (after 1 year of service)
• Bi-monthly ‘attendance’ prize draws (after 1 year)
• Social committee with organised events and activities
• Annual subsidised company events
• Regular subsidised departmental nights out.

How to Apply

To apply, send a short covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification and a copy of your CV to [email protected]

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