Assistant Product Marketing Manager

We are PZ Cussons, an international consumer goods business headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ just under 2,500 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

The role:

Assistant Product Marketing Manager – Manchester, Permanent.

This role provides essential support to the Product Marketing team, coordinating project activities, tracking performance, and contributing insights and analysis to launch, grow and optimize products in line with business objectives.

• Track the 3‑year product innovation pipeline status, updates and project documentation to maintain a clear view of approved initiatives.
• Collect and summarise market, consumer and competitor data to build insight packs, supporting the translation of trends into meaningful product executions.
• Support data gathering on portfolio performance and pricing to inform senior-led portfolio improvement and optimisation decisions for profitable growth.
• Maintain team project trackers, capacity plans and onboarding documentation to ensure an organised, capable team that can meet business goals.
• Coordinate sample tracking, testing timings, cost quotes and supplier submissions to keep formula development and supplier activity running smoothly and on time.
• Compile consumer needs gaps and track idea concepts through gate processes to support initiation and innovation opportunities with strong consumer relevance.
• Prepare gate meeting packs, stakeholder pre‑reads and minutes to enable timely gate approvals and stakeholder alignment, keeping projects moving efficiently.
• Research new technologies, ingredients and sourcing options to build a knowledge base that supports future best‑in‑class product opportunities.
• Monitor product performance and support range implication proposals to help deliver fewer, bigger, better portfolio choices that drive growth.
• Update SKU trackers and renovation project documentation to manage product life cycles appropriately, maintaining product freshness and competitiveness.
• Coordinate sensory testing panels and track product improvement projects to elevate formal and pack hygiene factors, strengthening consumer perceptions of quality.

• Experience in marketing, product marketing or assistant brand management roles, ideally in FMCG or consumer products.
• Exposure to working with cross‑functional teams (e.g., R&D, supply chain, sales).
• Experience coordinating projects or supporting product launches.
• Familiarity with working with suppliers or external agencies.
• Understanding of marketing processes, innovation funnels, and product lifecycle management.
• Data analysis and reporting experience (e.g., market data, sales performance).
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Good commercial acumen and understanding of brand principles.
• Analytical skills to support data‑based decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Proficiency in tools like PowerPoint, Excel and project tracking systems.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about trends, consumers and competitor activities.
• Attention to detail for tracking costs, timelines and product specifications.

At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and believe that the best outcomes come when people bring diverse perspectives to the table.