Product Manager

Working Hours: 38 hrs per week (Mon to Thurs 07:30 to 16:00 and Fri 07:30 to 12:50)Company Overview:Heat Trace is part of the Global NIBE Group, part of NIBE Element (the world's largest element manufacturer) and represents NIBE in the UK as one of over 80 Group companies that are based all over the world. NIBE is a global group that develops and manufactures intelligent, energy-efficient indoor comfort solutions for all types of properties. This allows our clients to reduce their energy consumption and their impact on the environment. NIBE Element manufactures components and solutions for intelligent heating and control for industry and infrastructure.Heat Trace is a manufacturing and engineering company with our headquarters and main manufacturing unit in Helsby Cheshire, we also have two manufacturing facilities at Bredbury, Stockport. The prime activity of the business is the manufacture of highly technical heating cables for use predominantly in the oil and gas and advanced processing industries.Key areas of responsibility will include:To develop a strong understanding of the market requirements for HTL's products by working closely with the sales teamProvide detailed feedback to R&D on market driven requirements along with justifications on new product requirementsTechnical specification responsibility for the complete portfolio of Heat Trace productsProduct/Application Promotion by providing attractive and modern imagery/media to the company marketing teamMaintaining a strategic involvement with the R&D team on new product developmentsManagement of New Product Development market launch process - working as part of an agreed handover process with the R&D, Manufacturing and Sales teamConsulting with both sales and management teams on product price and margin settingSupporting the sales team with product presentations and demonstrationsUnderstanding the competition and providing commercial input on product market pricing including ancillary productsWorking closely with the sales department in agreeing channel (End User, Distribution, Group trading) discounting/commercial strategySupporting the decision-making process on in-house vs bought in ancillary productsDemonstration facility development and managementTraining - Production, maintenance and delivery of training material using all forms of media to both internal and external customersTrace Heating Design Software - supervision and management of HTL design tools including but not limited to TraceITProvision and Continuous Improvement of product related material that can be accessed on the website by both occasional visitors and our 'Expert' usersSupporting the marketing team wherever required with product based material for both website and webshopAbout You:Skills and Qualities Required:Educated to HND/Degree level in an appropriate technical subjectExperience of both commercial and technical aspects of product managementTechnical capability ideally in relatable fields of electrical engineered productsDetailed process application and industrial market knowledgeTrace Heating and wider Heating market knowledge whilst not essential would be a benefitCommercial experience for product pricing and margin settingGraphic design capability and good knowledge of graphic design toolsLogical problem solving abilitiesWhat we can offer you:25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with serviceLearning and development opportunitiesCash Health Plan and EAPFree onsite parkingCompany Social EventsCompany Pension Scheme in line with auto enrolmentReferral SchemePlease Note:Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Product Design Manager, Product Management, Product Marketing Manager, Technical Product Manager, Product Owner, Project Planner, Project Manager, Project Management, Research and Development, R&D Project Manager, Manufacturing Product Manager, Electrical Engineering Products, IT Product Manager, IT Design may also be considered for this role.
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