Flogas is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to drive innovation and growth by collaborating with teams across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Regulatory Services, IT, and external suppliers. This role is key in shaping and delivering products and propositions that support the company's ambitious growth objectives and its commitment to helping Irish energy users transition to sustainable energy solutions.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to play a central role in advancing business development, contributing to meaningful impact, and driving the success of Flogas as a leader in the energy transition.
Please note, this is a 12-month, fixed term contract.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Product and proposition development based on customer business and segment needs.
2. Understanding and leveraging the new IT platform which will offer significant product and price-based opportunities.
3. Taking a lead across research and insights and working to develop a better understanding of customers and the market from desk research, surveys, bespoke market research, and data analytics.
4. Smart meter programme management and development - identifying propositions that are anchored in the Smart meter programme being rolled out nationwide, to develop evolving price based and integrated product and service propositions.
5. The microgeneration programme, working with the renewable development team to develop a suite of microgeneration and finance options to help stimulate the expansion of solar in the SME market.
6. Exploring proposition requirements needed to enter new associated energy markets across Ireland.
7. Working with the Sales and Pricing teams to help develop new pricing propositions to differentiate us in the market, across key consumer and commercial segments.
8. Identifying improvements to the way we work, across sales marketing and proposition development. Working on a variety of projects with the purpose of improving ways of working in Flogas.
9. Providing team leadership and support on future business integration where necessary.
10. Developing and expanding and leading the team as appropriate.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Sales, Marketing, Finance, Business, or a related field, complemented by at least five years of experience in a sales-driven, project-focused environment, preferably within the energy or utility sector. They will possess exceptional project management skills, a solid grasp of financial principles, and a proven track record in process improvement, with Six Sigma experience being a distinct advantage.
A strong aptitude for compliance and regulation is essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate will excel in quantitative analysis and reporting, enabling sound decision-making. Their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will ensure high-quality outputs in all aspects of their role.
About Flogas:
Part of the DCC Group, Flogas Ireland was established in 1978 supplying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) throughout the island and to this day remains one of the leading suppliers in Ireland, servicing a diverse range of market sectors, including commercial, agricultural, and domestic.
Over the years, Flogas has evolved and grown as an Energy business, and with the acquisition of Budget Energy, based in Derry, and Flogas Enterprise Solutions, (formally known as Naturgy) we are now also a leading supplier of Natural Gas and Electricity, as well as Renewables, including Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, and energy services in both residential and commercial markets across the island of Ireland. Flogas actively supports micro-generation, which involves generating electricity from renewable sources such as solar photovoltaic (PV), micro-wind, micro-hydro, and micro-renewable combined heat and power. We have an esteemed reputation within the Energy Industry and have been awarded the NSAI Quality System Certificate from the I.S. EN ISO 9001 Series.
As a Flogas Group, we are now driving our growth strategy to achieve our vision of being Ireland's leading provider of total energy solutions, meeting our customers changing needs and delivering to the highest possible standard.
Why work with us?
Flogas is a well-established business within the DCC group and has grown significantly in recent years to become a leading provider in the commercial energy and energy management sectors, with significant further growth plans over the coming years making this is a very exciting time to join the Flogas Group. We offer a warm and welcoming environment, valuing our people and their input into the business. We encourage a collaborative workplace, where everyone feels included and heard. We are committed to working with our customers to help them transition to a more sustainable energy future.
* Defined Pension Contribution
* Healthcare Allowance
* Health and Wellbeing Supports
* Learning and Development Opportunities
* Career Advancement is important to us in Flogas. All our roles are advertised internally, and we encourage internal progression right across the business.
Flogas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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