Product Manager
Our client is a strong construction provider seeking a Product Manager reporting to the Category Manager and working across procurement and sales teams. Salary: €50K - €60K all doe plus benefits.
The Role:
* Leadership and Vision – together with the Category Manager, set the direction of new products & sourcing, identifying strategic sustainable opportunities to grow the business, and provide strong leadership to the operations and commercial teams.
* Organisational Structure – to continually examine the product offering to the construction industry, considering market needs and business development opportunities and make recommendations to meet customers’ needs to achieve maximum effectiveness.
* Product Sourcing Strategy – together with the Category Manager determine and implement a product strategy for all product divisions to include own-label opportunities, to maximise the margin and budget opportunities.
* Reporting – Forecast annual, quarterly, and monthly sales revenues.
* Supplier Relationships – working with the Category Manager, engage with all key suppliers and search for new supply sources. Continually looking for the best trading terms, and new product opportunities.
* Customer Relationships – build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs. Conduct market research, trends, competitor & customer analysis. Meet with customers to discuss their evolving needs.
The Candidate:
* Higher Academic Education (Business / Marketing, or industry related discipline)
* Product Management experience in a sales driven construction related company would be an advantage.
* In-depth understanding of the Irish Construction sector would be an advantage.
* An experienced manager with a proven track record of product sourcing and delivering growth and profitability.
* Able to demonstrate leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills and to work cross functionally within a business.
* Ability to prioritise, multitask, lead, and delegate.
* Proficient in Microsoft packages.
* Full Clean Driving License.
Skills:
Product Sourcing Manager Construction or similar industry.
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