Head of Product Management

Head of Product Management - Essex - hybrid, 3 days in the office.
£60,000 - £65,000 per annum + Bonus (10%) + car allowance £400pmth
We are delighted to partner with a leading manufacturer of complex electrical products in engineering, focusing on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. As part of their commitment to driving the business forward, we are looking for a dynamic Product Marketing professional to join their dynamic team based in Essex driven by a marketing approach. This role offers progression and is a hybrid working model, requiring a presence in their Essex office at least three days a week.
The Role:
As Head of Product Management, you will be pivotal in leading and managing the Product Management and Channel Strategy globally. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience managing a team that will manage a product portfolio and be accountable for product strategy marketing, value proposition, go-to-market strategy, pricing, promotion, profitability, and the deployment of digital tools.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the entire product life cycle, from new product development to product withdrawal.
* Develop and implement a three-year product roadmap aligned with a growth strategy.
* Create and implement channel management programs to support the Sales teams through indirect channels such as Distribution and Representatives.
* Develop and own digital platforms and tools, focusing on enhancing and simplifying the customer experience.
* Oversee the social platforms and webpages, working closely with the marketing team to publish content that supports business development.
* Offer an online shop to improve the customer journey and facilitate online purchases.
* Conduct market and competitor research, analyze market trends, and generate marketing intelligence reports for board-level presentations.
* Collaborate closely with the Products Business Director to drive marketing-focused strategies and initiatives.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
* Proven experience in product management within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of the four pillars of marketing: price, product, promotion, and place, with a passion for product marketing.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive product marketing plans.
* Experience in channel marketing, including identifying partners and implementing programs.
* Proficiency in digital marketing tools and webshop development.
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to generate actionable insights from data.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience reporting to board-level stakeholders.
* Strategic mindset with a focus on marketing-driven approaches.
What You'll Bring:
* Implementation of the product roadmap and product launches
* Revenue and profitability growth
* Channel performance
* Team engagement
Opportunity & Focus:
This role presents an opportunity for career growth. The successful candidate will drive marketing-focused strategies and initiatives, positioning our client for continued success in the manufacturing industry.
We'd love to hear from you if you are a driven marketing professional passionate about product management and innovation.
(This is a hybrid role with a requirement to be on-site three days per week. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship on this occasion)