Product Manager

About Our ClientIs a leading Australian manufacturer of quality branded consumable products used in the industrial, consumer, mining, and construction markets.They are a Fortune 200 global industrial manufacturer of value-added consumables and speciality equipment with related service businesses. The company focuses on generating profitable growth and their products are manufactured in a state of the art factory located in Sydney Australia.They serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging marketsRole can be based either in Melbourne or SydneyJob DescriptionOwn and deliver the product roadmapManaging the product life cycle to ensure the category continues to offer the best value to our customers, our business, and drives year on year growth. This includes:
o Pricing
o Product simplification
o Innovation/Modification pipeline and project delivery
o Channel growth initiatives
o Support and training to sellers and users
o Embedded VP across category offerDevelopment and execution of category plans, and input into the Long-Range Plan and Annual PlanThe role reports to the relevant Portfolio Manager for your product categoriesDevelopment of robust business cases to support progression through the Stage Gate processActively follow through on market insights to drive new product development/innovation in the categoryDevelop and maintain an effective communications strategy to key internal and external stakeholdersThe Successful ApplicantIndustrial or Automotive marketing experience considered favourably, as is local manufacturing experienceWorking in the retail environment can be consideredProduct Management experience with manufactured products, including execution of product lifecycle fundamentals, including 5P'sGood Commercial acumen, should have experience in pricing , market sizing and have a passion for automotivesStrong sense of initiative, with the ability to prioritise work flows with the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing environmentWhat's on Offer

• Be a part of a fast growing company which promotes career progression and offers attractive benefits
• Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements (3 days from home).
• Amazing career growth opportunities on both a local and global scale.
• Personal development opportunities.
• High growth market.
• Exposure to a global company