Product Manager

Are you a Product Manager looking to join a leading leisure vehicle manufacturer that is investing in and developing its operations?

Do you want to join a business that makes products for people that are going places and is going places itself?

We may have just the role for you!

Who are we?

As a leading manufacturer of Caravans, Campervans and Motorhomes, Erwin Hymer Group UK build the biggest and best-known brands in the sector. Home of the brands: Elddis, Xplore and Buccaneer.

Employing over 600 staff at our 115,900 sq m Consett site, our thriving manufacturing plant is at the heart of our company. Our company is part of German-based Erwin Hymer Group and owned by US giant, THOR Industries, Inc., the World’s largest leisure vehicle manufacturer.

We’re proud to build a vast choice of award-winning leisure vehicles, available from our growing network of specialist Retailers.

What you can expect

• Salary up to £60,000
• Company Car
• Generous Company pension
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• 39 hours per week
• Mon – Thu 8:00am to 5:00pm, Fri 8:00 to 1:00pm
• Free Onsite parking
• Employee Benefits Hub giving access to discounts at thousands of partner brands

Why are we recruiting?

Quite simply, as we continue to invest in and develop our operations, we are looking to appoint a Product Manager to assist us to keep developing and delivering the fantastic products our customers want!

About the role

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for enhancing the sales of the Xplore, Elddis and Buccaneer brands through the implementation of product strategies, including developments, pricing, campaigns and maintenance. You will be able to interact with our onsite teams, including our R&D department, to aid the success of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the development and improvement of products within assigned portfolio.
• Working to create products which represent customers values by understanding the target customers experience and determining a roadmap to meet requirement.
• Presenting a business case for product developments and determine the profitability of these opportunities.
• Working with the product development and account management teams, dealer network and the end customer; to establish product requirements for all projects.
• Have a robust process for conducting ‘voice of the customer research’ throughout the development project.
• Examine and benchmark competitor products to ensure EHG are positioned competitively in the market.
• Develop’ top down’ product pricing strategies, based on conducting price vs volume analysis, identifying the optimum market placement.
• Develop good relationships with dealers to gain an understanding of their requirements,
• To develop good relationships with owners’ clubs to understand their desired modifications and requests.
• Testing of products periodically.
• Commercially monitor sales of the products and produce monthly analysis on profitability.
• Build a roadmap for Value Analysis & Value Engineering (VA/VE) in partnership with the purchasing and R&D teams.
• To work in a safe manner, driving positive behaviour and leading by example with regards to the Company’s health and safety policies.

What are we looking for?

• A Bachelors’ degree in marketing, product development or business-related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in product management
• Experience within a Manufacturing orientated business
• Experience with product development of high revenue / investment projects
• Experience of B2B/B2C or complex customer environments
• Knowledge in marketing and how to take products to market
• Experience within an Automotive, leisure vehicle or other high value product industry desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Competent in Microsoft office
• Good organisational skills
• Self-motivated with a high degree of creativity and initiative
• Commercially astute and skilled at analysing data

**Please take note that EHG UK does not hold a UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for skilled worker sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Private medical insurance

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
Do you have any unspent convictions? Yes/No

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

Apply for the role:

Simply send an up to date copy of your CV to: recruitment@erwinhymergroup.co.uk