Product Manager - Beauty, Personal Care & HI&I

Location United Kingdom
Discipline: Chemicals, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Job type: Product Manager
Salary: £Up to £55,000 depending on experience
Contact name: Jeremy Clarke

Contact email: jeremy@merrittrecruitment.com
Job ref: 381
Published: about 8 hours ago

Location: Remote working with occasional UK and EU travel

We have an exciting new Product Management role with a leading and innovative global distribution partner and formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients. The Product Manager will manage and develop key partners in the supply chain commercially and technically within the UK & Ireland for their beauty products, personal care and HI&I ranges. You will report to the Senior Product Manager, and work closely with other stakeholders throughout the organisation. You will work remotely with travel to suppliers, customers and for company and industry events as required.

Responsibilities:

  • Relationship manager for key suppliers into the UK market

  • Ensure profit margins and working capital are managed against budgetary targets

  • Provide detailed technical support and training on product lines to multiple internal and external stakeholders including introducing new products and applications

  • Facilitate the progress of product inquiries and business opportunities with the sales team and liaise directly with suppliers and customers

  • Analyse product sales to provide appropriate support to help commercial stakeholders achieve budget

  • Generate timely reports for internal and external partners

  • Initiate and progress product campaigns and undertake market mapping to support portfolio and business development

  • Work with marketing on digital campaigns and support the companies sales tools

  • Develop and maintain knowledge of the competitive landscape

  • Oversee the purchasing function to achieve target on stock turn over days and value

  • Work together with their global network of labs to support customer projects and produce new concepts for the sales team

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Strong commercial and technical background in the beauty industry, personal care or HI&I

  • Previous experience in supplier management and partner relationships

  • A degree in chemistry or related subject or business degree, or proven track record within the chemical sector

  • Self-motivated, disciplined and effective working from home in the UK

  • Confident preparing, navigating and presenting accurate commercial data

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all internal and external stakeholders

  • Knowledge of MS Office and cloud-based CRM systems

  • Remote working in the UK with national and EU travel 30% of the time or more

  • Alternatively, the role can be based at one of their main regional offices in the North or South

  • Candidates must have the right to work in the UK because client cannot offer sponsorship

Why apply?

  • Be part of a forward-thinking company at the forefront of innovation

  • Work with a global team and collaborate with international market leaders

  • Enjoy a dynamic and rewarding role with opportunities for professional growth and development

If you’re ready to take on a high-impact role and make a real difference in the industry, apply now!