Due to the continued growth and expansion within our business, we are looking for Product Managers with previous FMCG product management experience to join our New Product Development team based at our Head Office in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
Key aspects of the role: -
The effective progression of New Product Development and Operational Briefs from concept through to production to meet agreed deadlines within set commercial targets.
Resolving and managing daily operational challenges.
Monitoring sales & stock of all lines in a portfolio to ensure effective brand maintenance for the company & the client.
Producing Critical Path Analyses for all projects, following agreement with other areas of the business.
Overseeing the effective project management of the CPA’s, and communicating effectively with Manager/Customer at all stages.
Attending customer meetings, supplier visits and prints runs when required
Requirements
Experience in a similar role - ideally within Beauty/Gifting/other FMCG industry
Excellent personal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Well organised and able to effectively prioritise a demanding workload.
Confident, positive and flexible approach to work.
Excellent project management skills with a keen attention to detail.
Strong numerical ability and familiarity with the financial aspects of sales and brand management
Benefits
Competitive salary
Company bonus scheme
Company pension scheme & life insurance benefits
Employee discounts
Learning & Development Programme
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Apec is part of the Alliance Automotive Group. Supplying the motor trade for over 50 years, specialising in theBrakingaftermarketto motor factors throughout the UK and Ireland.

We never compromise on quality or service, sowe’veearned a reputation that’s respected and trusted throughout the motor trade.

Alliance Automotive Group are a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the independent aftermarket in France, Germany and the UK. We service independent repairers, body shops, auto centres, fast fit companies and end consumers with parts and equipment through a network of national and regional logistics platforms as well as networks of local distributors comprising our own subsidiaries and independent affiliates

THE POSITION

We have vacancy for a Product Managerwithin ourbusy team based in the Bristol Head Office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for theongoingmanagement of the Product Groups under your control including lifecycle management, providing analysis and insight intorequirements in an ever changing and evolving automotive aftermarket. Full management of the product groups allocated to the candidate from new to range introduction to end of life exit.

We are offering a competitive salary and ideally, the successful candidate should have previous experience working within a similar background.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for complete productrangelifecycle from New to Range through toend of liferemoval

• Maintainingtheliveproductfile on the central AX based system

• Product cataloguing (Make model index) via aftermarket solutions and supporting the wider cataloguing business function

• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate new product launches

• Carry out Supplier benchmark analysis including pricing and cross referencing.

• Workingin conjunctionwith thesupplier and internalTechnical teamsto produce and manage product factsheets, technical dataand product notes

• Working closely with the Marketingand Salesteamsto promote internal and external brand awareness

• Handling basic technical queries

Essential requirements;

• Strong level of computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Excel is essential.

• Experience of working within the Automotive Aftermarket (Preferably Braking sector)

• High level of commercial awareness.

• Team Player.

• High level of both written and verbal communication.

• Technical knowledge of vehicle components.

Position details;

• Salary Competitive / Negotiable (Depending on experience)

Technical Business Development Manager

Based in Yate, our client provides robust, innovative machine solutions for the packaging industry.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Technical Business Development Manager to join their successful speciality plant based in Yate. Reporting to the Sales Director, the successful candidate will generate sales, develop supply chain relationships of bought-in machines and parts, be responsible for build machine sales, other machine sales and obsolescence and be the interface with other Sales Managers for machine sales linked to corrugated sales.

The role will be based from home with regular travel predominately to UK locations and will require overnight stays when necessary.

Main duties will include:

• Manage Customer relations.
• Maintain Protean database.
• Liaise with Engineering team.
• Generate leads.
• Handle enquiries.
• Provide costings for enquiries in line with the costing model.
• Support the sales team.
• Create and analyse reports and share the findings as requested.
• Analysis and action of service report finding.
• Keeping customer contact details up to date.
• Maintaining service contracts.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Excellent IT skills with a good understanding of general PC packages.
• Quality systems, environmental and health and safety experience.
• Some previous experience of cost estimating, ideally in an engineering environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Be an excellent communicator who is flexible, creative and thrives in a challenging environment.
• Organised, pro-active individual who demonstrates a positive and professional attitude.
• Be able to work as part of a team and under own initiative.

In return you will receive a highly competitive salary.

Product Developer (Buyer)

Avonmouth, Bristol

Harding is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, adopting a Trinity Partnership approach with our cruise line partners and brand partners to create exhilarating shopping experiences.  We stay at the cutting edge of retailing; consistently providing outstanding customer service and being recognised as Cruise Retailer of the Year for 2019.

We are currently looking to recruit a Product Developer (Buyer) for our Logo / Destination ranges, with responsibility for driving all elements of category performance.  Reporting to Senior Buyer this is a fantastic opportunity to join a very busy buying team in delivering a comprehensive range of products to all our cruise line partners.

The role is responsible for the product development of all logo / destination ranges, reviewing the current offering by cruise line and developing balanced ranges that will fulfil both the cruise line brief and business commercials.  You will create critical paths for all goods, giving clear design and pre-production briefs to all manufacturing vendors.

You will utilise your creative skills and commercial market awareness to ensure newness and innovation is delivered to category.  The role will negotiate with vendors to secure preferential trading terms and conditions, ensuring that budgeted sales, gross margin, stock turn and profit targets are achieved.

The role works closely with Merchandising to ensure stock and supply chain is optimised, and with the Marketing team to maximise the visual exposure of the category.  You will also work with Operations to produce and maintain a structured merchandise layout plan for all shops.

If you’re creative and hungry for a great challenge, then this could be the role for you.  Essential candidate requirements are:

• Proven creative product development experience from a retail environment
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Adaptable to change and project tasks / opportunities
• Structured planning and organisational skills
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel

No agencies please.  Any agency applications will be disregarded.

As you transition into Recruitment, you will build and grow a client portfolio using commercial information to identify organisations that have current or future recruitment needs ranging from global multi-nationals through to SMEs

Market map to identify areas of growth/competitor spend and work to win the business

Develop client contact strategies and conduct business development calls

Schedule and attend pitches with prospective clients

Consult and engage with clients to understand their needs and sell the most appropriate solution for attracting the right candidates

Networking in industry, sector and specialism to become an expert in your market

Candidate engagement - identify and attract potential candidates

Interview candidates to understand their requirements and best client fit, gaining valuable market information

Provide advice on market conditions, CV and interview techniques and managing expectations both of client and candidate

Work as an integral member of a team, motivating one another and communicating effectively

Our Bristol office is looking to speak with an experienced Business Development Executive looking for a career transition into recruitment. You must possess the following key skills:

· A proven track record working with a Sales, B2B or Business Development position

· A clear track record of delivery

· Excellent communication skills and able to articulate ideas in a concise way

· A track record of high achievement and excellent client service in a target-driven environment.

· Strong relationship building skills

· Drive to be an expert in your field

· Team player who really drives and promotes our company values

. Competitive base/ clear ote based on experience

MyBenefits - flexible benefits scheme

Unlimited career progression potential

Private Medical Insurance through Vitality, including the Vitality reward scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Season Ticket Loans

Childcare Vouchers

Employee Assistance Plan

MyDiscounts Scheme

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Gym Membership Discounts

Charitable Giving Scheme

31 days holiday including bank holidays

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PageGroup are expanding across the UK and want to speak with ambitious experienced Business Development Executives who are looking to transition into a new career within Recruitment.

N3TWORK, an international mobile games developer seeks a User Acquisition Manager. This role is part of a growing remote-based performance marketing team based in the GMT time zone. The Mobile User Acquisition function at N3TWORK is responsible for growing the company’s player base across its portfolio of mobile games including Tetris, Funko Pop Blitz, Legendary: Game of Heroes & partner games through our NSP platform.

What will you be doing

• User acquisition, funnel analysis, and channel optimisation for specific titles.
• Defining UA strategies across our portfolio of mobile games.
• Optimise targeting, creative, marketing messages, marketing spend, bids and budget allocation.
• Build & analyse reports from our extensive data sets to identify campaign optimisation opportunities and maximise ROI.
• Solve complex problems with partial, incomplete, and/or dirty data.
• Identify the highest impact testing opportunities, prioritise, execute, track results and communicate to game and marketing teams.
• Manage and cultivate strategic relationships with our key partners such as Facebook, Apple, Google, and media agencies.
• Explain shifts in market dynamics, territory/region dynamics, mobile marketing trends, and user quality trends to the executive team and game studios.

• Degree in Marketing / Economics / Finance or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Advanced usage of Excel / Google Spreadsheets including data analysis and pivot tables.
• Experience with SQL, Tableau.
• Experience in performance based marketing, utilizing video, display, social and DSP traffic and with demonstrated understanding of CPA, CPM, CPC, ARPI and LTV.
• Experience with 3rd party mobile app tracking solutions.
• Blend of creativity and analytical skills with a strong results-oriented, metrics-driven approach to problem solving.
• Efficiently operate under a flexible marketing budget.
• Ability to juggle projects across multiple projects, networks and platforms.
• Aptitude to work outside of your comfort zone and get things done quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines and time zones to achieve results.
• Must be self-motivated and results oriented.
• Passion/knowledge for mobile games.