Junior Product Manager

Junior Product Manager Your new company Hays are working with a renowned business based in Shrewsbury who are seeking a Junior Product Manager to support product development and portfolio growth. This is a a great opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking business with a strong reputation for quality, sustainability, and customer service. Your new role As a Junior Product Manager your role will play a key role in supporting product strategy, development, and performance.

Working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners, this role offers exposure to the full product lifecycle and the chance to influence future innovation.

Responsibilities will include:
Product & Brand Development. Assist in shaping product and brand strategies. Identify market gaps and support new product development. Collaborate with suppliers to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions. Contribute to packaging, launch planning, and promotional activity. Market & Customer Insight. Gather and interpret customer feedback to inform product decisions. Monitor industry trends and competitor activity. Sales & Marketing Support. Develop product messaging and training materials.

Participate in customer visits and technical discussions. Analyse product line performance and support margin improvement initiatives. Support sustainability efforts with a commercial lens. Ensure product compliance with relevant UK/EU standards. Help communicate sustainability achievements to stakeholders. Quality & Lifecycle Management. Assist in managing products from concept through launch. Monitor product performance and suggest improvements. Support resolution of quality issues. What you'll need to succeed Energetic, curious, and eager to learn.

Strong communicator, comfortable presenting ideas. Collaborative and proactive team player. Organised and able to manage multiple priorities. Analytical mindset with commercial awareness. Degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, or product-related field. Prior experience in product, marketing, or commercial roles (preferred). Interest in sustainability and product innovation What you'll get in return Birthday off Free Parking Early finish on a Friday Holiday Purchase What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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