PRODUCT MANAGER XPEL

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category. Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK. POSITION: Product Manager DIVISION/DEPT : Xpel REPORTS TO : Senior Product Development Manager LOCATION: Widnes Office - Hybrid TRAVEL : Required The Opportunity- Product Manager Xpel We have an exciting new role in our Product Development team at Xpel. This role focuses on building and developing the product portfolio including trend and core Health & Beauty, Personal Care, Toiletries & Household products for the value-retail market. You will develop new and existing products and help source new product ideas and categories, a passion for research and staying ahead of trends is key. In addition you will have excellent communication skills as you will be liaising with a wide range of stakeholders across the business and visiting customer stores and attending trade shows in the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities Understand the market, product trends and research, including talking to customers and visiting customer stores. Assess competitors’ products to identify important features and compare performance with equivalent company products Conduct market research, identify and drive new product development and product upgrades against a plan Lead on all functions of the product development process including brand development, design, and buying/supplier relations Delegate projects to the product assistant, manage and work with them to ensure they are supported effectively Deliver products and ranges that are targeted and exceed customer expectations About You Two years minimum product management and/or product development or brand management experience/ skills Experience in a product management role or similar Excellent attention to detail Self-motivated with a passion for product and an interest in retail Ability to multi-task on multiple projects Confident in communicating and developing relationships with internal and external sources We offer Competitive salary with annual salary reviews Structured bonuses (based on company & individual performance) Work flexibly: work where it works for you Salary sacrifice pension scheme Medical cash plan 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service Learning and development and progression opportunities Cycle to work scheme Please visit us at https://.../work-with-us/ for further details. At Solent Group, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion across our global teams. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.