Product Manager – Stationary

Salary: £36,000 per year

The role of the Product Manager will involve setting the long-term vision and strategy for and delivering the short term development of their categories. They will take responsibility for the commercial agreements with vendors and maximising commercial improvements.

Client Details

A large wholesaler in the West Yorkshire area. They are a leader in their field. As a multi-channel business, they sell to a number of business a variety of products both branded & own brand.

Description

• Negotiating with suppliers to achieve best business package for the company including agreeing terms for rebates, MDF, annual & quarterly targets, payment days and settlement discount.
• Analysing & utilising market data/supplier data/internal data to produce effective plans and programmes to grow the designated brands/channels profitably.
• Building strong relationships and rapport with key personnel, interfacing at different levels with key supplier contacts. Ensure regular communication on the company’s strategic direction.
• Managing all vendor ‘house-keeping ‘including pricing, presentation of products on internal systems and in publications, stock issues, rebates, MDF, price protection and manage any vendor implants.
• Identification and development of long term suppliers for existing and new products in accordance with the business strategy.
• Manage the full process of bringing new products to market and develop future product road maps for appropriate exclusive brands.
• Supporting the Content and Publication teams with the presentation of products on internal and external systems and play a key role in the companies publications.
• Agreeing supplier/brand/merchandising objectives and tactics to achieve margin growth for both customer and company.
• In conjunction with the Sales Teams identify and develop product opportunities through customer engagement and Category Management, developing strategic customers.
• Interface, support and influence with the internal departments of the company’s sales, inventory, marketing, content, purchasing and operations.
• Prioritising activity that presents the greatest influence, both real and potential, on the profitability of the company.
• Participating in any projects or additional duties as required by the company and directed by line management

Profile

• Developed negotiation and questioning skills.
• Ideally have experience working with FS / Stationery
• Be a confident communicator, able to handle difficult conversations and ask challenging questions.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Developed presentation skills.
• Good, strong communicator.
• Strong aptitude for attention to detail.
• Prioritisation skills.
• Have a proven track record of Product Management
• Adaptable and flexible to absorb multiple pricing project requests..
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets.
• A desire to develop new skills and committed to personal and team development.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office packages, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Job Offer

Salary up to £36,000 DOE + Close to transport links + Free Parking + Mix of Home & Office working + Bonus Potential

Product Manager – Stationary

Product Manager – Stationary

Product Manager – Stationary