Marketing Manager (Product Portfolio Management)

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Excellent role on offer for an enthusiastic Marketing Manager who is looking to join a business where you can progress your career and be fundamental in the growth and success of this expanding business.

Do you have experience of managing a product portfolio on the commercial and technical side? Do you have a background working with engineered / manufactured products? Are you looking to work directly alongside with Senior Product Manager who will help develop you and allow you to progress your career?

Established for over 65 years this global manufacturer are world leaders within the design and manufacture of special purpose machinery. They have some exciting growth plans in place and are therefore looking to recruit a Marketing Product Manager to help them grow the business further.

In this role you will manage a portfolio of engineered and complex products whilst being the face / voice of the business to their external customers. You will assess and prioritise product needs through regular contact with customers, distributors, marketing, sales suppliers and various industry sources. A key area of the role would be to identify how you can grow and develop the business through identifying growth markets and developing the product range to ensure they maintain their global leading status.

This role would ideally suit a Project Manager or Marketing Manager with a technical background who has experience of managing a portfolio of complex mechanical products. Ideally you will have an engineering / technical understanding along with strong commercial skills. You will have an opportunity to progress to become a Product Manager within the next 2-4 years whilst developing your skill set.

The Role;

* Project / Marketing Manager (Technical & Commercial Responsibility)

* 20-30% travel across to Italy, USA, Germany and France

* Managing a portfolio of complex mechanical products

* Liaising with sales, marketing, engineering and customers

* £42000 - £48000 + Bonus + Very Good Pension + 25 Days Holiday

The Person;

* Marketing / Product / Project Manager

* Experience of managing a product portfolio

* Engineering / Technical understanding

* Must have good commercial skills

* Happy to travel overseas 20-30%