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My Client based in Speke, Liverpool are currently seeking a Senior Buyer/Product Manager to join their Merchandising and branding team.
Job Purpose:
This role is to develop products by identifying and developing products, generating product pricing and developing and supporting marketing strategies to support the products and brand.
Main Duties The range of duties of a Buyer/Product Manager is wide and will be expected to include:
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Work with suppliers to establish best price throughout the range
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Oversee supply chain through every stage of product development
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Co-ordinate all projects under the brand daily including range planning, idea generation and bring products to launch
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Travel to trade shows and factories internationally
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Co-ordinate product launch within key selling periods and production of catalogues and sales literature
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Brief marketing team on key directives for each season
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Study sales figures analysis on a regular basis and report monthly
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Stock promotion on regular and special purchase products
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Management of product sell through including slow selling lines
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Work with purchasing and stock management team on a regular basis and in particular on new products
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Work with sales team to present new products and in particular with key buyers
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Develop all key literature for the brand and all new products for customers and the sales teams
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Demonstrate success through sales of new products, new customers or savings on products through new sources
Experience required
Deep understanding of marketing principles
Knowledge of product development process and different departments associated with it
Accountability for products from creation to launch
Creative and innovative thinker and good writing copy skills
Strong analytical and project management skills
Proven Product Manager experience of developing and implementing brand strategy
Experience of managing brand guidelines, tools and templates
Similar creative industry experience developing products
Working with and alongside Sales teams and have customer facing experience
Experience working with Export Customers
Benefits
20 - 25 day Holiday +BH
Nest Pension
Free onsite parking
Free Tea & Coffee facilities and discounted tuck shop
Hybrid Working (Head Office)
Employee Discounts on products up to 70% off
Regular Charity Events and Wellbeing Activities
Company Sick Pay
Personal Appointment Leave (Doctors/Dental)
Employee referral scheme
Eye test vouchers (for DSE users)
Volunteering Leave
Service Awards & Company Recognition scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Charitable Trust Support (Employee Financial Support & Counselling Service)