[22667] - Graduate Product Manager

Graduate Product Manager
Based in Surbiton.
Salary: £26,000 – £28, 000 per annum.

We are currently recruiting for a  Graduate Product Manager/ Marketing Manager to join an exciting company based around the Surbiton area. As a Product Manager, you will join the management team and take ownership of a category of products, running it like a mini business within the business. From assessing future marketing, spending and profit, to designing adverts, you will take responsibility for every step of the process to build your strategy. Unlike typical graduate/new recruitment schemes, you will get started straight away and be actively involved in: Marketing, Advertising, Product Development and Sourcing, and Operations and Customer Management. This is a fantastic opportunity with excellent growth potential!

Person Specification: –

• Passionate about marketing products customers will love
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Strong analytical ability and an aptitude for problem-solving
• Excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail
• The capacity to multi-task and prioritise your time effectively
• Good MS Office skills
• Russel university graduate

Key Responsibilities: –  

• Campaign planning – Analyse sales data to identify marketing opportunities, make recommendations and execute agreed plans efficiently and effectively
• Stock management – Ensure that goods are ordered and delivered as required while ensuring there is no significant left-over inventory after a programme ends
• Budgeting – Provide sales and cost projections as requested, and take all necessary steps to achieve projected results
• Supplier negotiation – Liaise with our manufacturers to negotiate the best costs, order volumes and delivery lead-times
• Advertising – Prepare copy and develop creative briefs for product literature and any ancillary materials
• Customer communication – Maintain a good customer experience by keeping them informed of new offers and delivery dates
• Responsible for the complete lifecycle of the product range from concept to end of life