Product Manager – Garden Tools & Products

We are currently recruiting for a Product Manager within our successful Garden Tools and Products division.

As Product Manager, you will drive product and category innovation within the Town & Country brand, across both existing and emerging customer channels.

Key Accountabilities:

• Define and execute the product strategy across our gloves, footwear, outdoor storage and giftware lines.
• Manage multiple product categories.
• Market research and insights, uncovering trends, identifying gaps and capitalising on opportunities.
• Overseeing the full product lifecycle for all categories; including ideation, prototyping, testing, sourcing and production.
• Sustainability integration.
• Develop and execute effective go-to-market strategies in partnership with the marketing and sales teams.
• Product performance and analytics.
• Seasonal and trend forecasting.
• Supplier and customer visits.

Professional Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Category Management.
• Previous buying / product management experience including working with a Far Eastern supplier base.
• Proven experience of strong category management skills.
• Experience in managing pricing and forecasting.
• Experience in product life cycle management.
• Experience in supply chain and purchasing.

Key Skills Sought:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Financial and accounting knowledge for calculating margins, gross profit and discounts.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
• An understanding of supply chain management and logistics.
• Creativity is key, especially when working across sectors and customer channels.
• Competitive attitude; must be aware of trends in marketplace.
• Good/strong negotiating skills with ability to influence and to ensure that expectations are clear with suppliers.
• Proficient in MS Office / spreadsheets and stock management software.

Personal Attributes:

• An analytical mind with strategic ability.
• Ability to work withing teams and individually.
• Driven by performance.
• Highly adaptable.
• Self-motivated, with a positive attitude.

A competitive package will be offered to the right candidate.

Please apply enclosing your full CV to: Recruitment, E.P. Barrus Ltd, Glen Way, Launton Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4UR or email: recruitment@barrus.co.uk