Product Manager, £38,000, Christchurch/ Hybrid – 1 year FTC

Our client who works with an array of leading global retailers are looking for a Product Manager for a 1 year FTC.  With sustainability and customer care at the forefront of their FMCG business, as Product Manager you’ll be responsible throughout critical stages of product development from concept to finished goods.

Bringing product concepts to life, our clients are experts in all aspects of delivering goods to the market.  Capturing their rich heritage, their brand tells a story to inspire, manufacture and to deliver cutting edge products that help people feel better in a sustainable way.

Benefits

Based in Dorset, in a prime coastal location, you’ll be working from their newly renovated offices with the option of hybrid working. You’ll also receive the following benefits:-

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities · Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dress down Fridays
• Free parking

  As Product Manager your responsibilities will include:  

• Leading all divisional product development overseen by Head of Product
• Manage each stage of product development from concept to finished goods
• Work closely with other departments to ensure product delivery in line with retailer targets
• Steer product packaging development collaboratively with design
• Manage product category plans for the financial year with quarterly reviews

 The ideal Product Manager will be able to demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of Product development with at least 3 years’ experience within FMCG and ideally within personal care or household products
• Confidently understanding of critical path
• The ability to understand the technical make up of a product
• Strong Project management skills across multiple SKU’s and categories
• Excellent relationship building skills and a commercial mindset
• An understanding and experience with cost management and negotiating cost price 
• Excellent attention to detail  

If you're interested in this Product Manager role and feel you can add value to this unique business, please submit your application today or call Harriet Forrester or Grace Hearn at Rubicon Recruitment.

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