Head of Product Management (New Categories)
We have partnered with an industry leading organisation on the lookout for a Head of Product Management for New Categories to join their team in Somerset. This is an incredible opportunity to join a fantastic company with exciting times ahead.
Accountable for the strategic direction and business performance of their product portfolio, taking responsibility for driving profitable growth via range development and enhancement. This high-profile role will take the lead in managing product research requirements, product / technical specifications, identifying, developing and bringing to market new products and collaborating with the senior sales team to deliver category development and increased market share. This role includes collaboration with China & EU based suppliers to develop or adapt NPD.
Key Responsibilities:
* Accountable for key financial deliverables including: £GSV / £SGM / SGM% / Vitality rate / product mix / sourcing / cost management.
* Commercial responsibility for NPD and product enhancement / range extensions to ensure competitive positioning, ROI and sales growth
* Deliver strategic product category plans outlining business direction and objectives including 3 year rolling roadmap for NPD requirements for the company via third party sourcing / manufacturing
* NPD process ownership – ensure all aspects of process are followed and delivered
* NPD commercial validation...