Temporary Product Manager
Temporary Product Manager
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05-04-2025
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Could you be our new temporary Product Manager
Do you have the imagination drive and passion to launch products on behalf of our retail customers
We have a fantastic opportunity to join the team on a temporary basis for approx. 912 months as a Maternity Leave cover. You will be involved in all aspects of the product journey from creative brief through to product launch working on own label product for a wellknown grocer.
Who are we looking for
We are looking for someone who can manage deadlines and maintain quality work in a changing environment. Someone with the ability to focus on tasks and manage priorities effectively have a keen eye for design strong commercial awareness and interest in market trends. If so then this could be the role for you!
Youll be working with teams across the organisation including Creative Category Management Pre Media Purchasing and Business Management and externally with the customer. The role is a customer facing role and some travel will be involved so a full driving licence is required.
You should have a creative eye and a genuine interest in bringing market leading designled product to market.
Excel & Microsoft Office knowledge is essential in this role.
Key activities & responsibilities include:
Ensuring cost of goods targets are met delivering clear value for money both within product specification to the customer and end consumer.
Monitoring and analysis of marketplace activity sales and category insight in order to develop proposals for new product launches.
Liaise with our inhouse design team to produce new product and packaging concepts.
In addition to the formulation of objectives and strategies for your product area you will have responsibility for ensuring plans are communicated and implemented within established schedules.
An element of the role will be customer facing so you should be able to work independently and collaboratively with the ability to build relationships whilst liaising with key internal departments.
You will be a proactive have a professional approach good commercial awareness and excellent presentation skills.
Experience in a Marketing/Product Development environment is essential. Knowledge of the greeting card industry is an advantage.
A hybrid working model to support worklife balance (Tuesday and Wednesdays are our core office days)
The opportunity to drive meaningful change and contribute to the growth of the Company.
A supportive team environment where your ideas and input are valued.
Do you have the imagination drive and passion to launch products on behalf of our retail customers
We have a fantastic opportunity to join the team on a temporary basis for approx. 912 months as a Maternity Leave cover. You will be involved in all aspects of the product journey from creative brief through to product launch working on own label product for a wellknown grocer.
Who are we looking for
We are looking for someone who can manage deadlines and maintain quality work in a changing environment. Someone with the ability to focus on tasks and manage priorities effectively have a keen eye for design strong commercial awareness and interest in market trends. If so then this could be the role for you!
Youll be working with teams across the organisation including Creative Category Management Pre Media Purchasing and Business Management and externally with the customer. The role is a customer facing role and some travel will be involved so a full driving licence is required.
You should have a creative eye and a genuine interest in bringing market leading designled product to market.
Excel & Microsoft Office knowledge is essential in this role.
Key activities & responsibilities include:
Ensuring cost of goods targets are met delivering clear value for money both within product specification to the customer and end consumer.
Monitoring and analysis of marketplace activity sales and category insight in order to develop proposals for new product launches.
Liaise with our inhouse design team to produce new product and packaging concepts.
In addition to the formulation of objectives and strategies for your product area you will have responsibility for ensuring plans are communicated and implemented within established schedules.
An element of the role will be customer facing so you should be able to work independently and collaboratively with the ability to build relationships whilst liaising with key internal departments.
You will be a proactive have a professional approach good commercial awareness and excellent presentation skills.
Experience in a Marketing/Product Development environment is essential. Knowledge of the greeting card industry is an advantage.
Whats in it for You
A hybrid working model to support worklife balance (Tuesday and Wednesdays are our core office days)
The opportunity to drive meaningful change and contribute to the growth of the Company.
A supportive team environment where your ideas and input are valued.
Ready to make an impact Apply today!
Closing Date: 16th April 2025
Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:
Who we are
We help make the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day with our greeting cards gift dressings and party supplies products created for lifes big events special occasions and those sawthisandthoughtofyou moments in life.
Along with our sister company John Sands who are based in Australia and New Zealand were part of the American Greetings Corporation one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.
As the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards and social expression products in the UK we are the celebrations destination. Youll find our amazing products in major supermarkets high street retailers and independent stores across the UK and internationally as well as digital online marketplaces.
Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.
Among the great benefits of working at UK Greetings are:
Hybrid Working working from home and our Dewsbury offices with flexibility around start and finish times
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Employee Referral Scheme
Free onsite parking at Head Office sites
Employee discount shop
Autoenrolled Pension Scheme
Development opportunities; offering qualifications from Level 3 to 7
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Recognition scheme
So if you have a passion for greeting cards and would love to be part of a talented team youre in the right place!
Along with our sister company John Sands who are based in Australia and New Zealand were part of the American Greetings Corporation one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.
As the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards and social expression products in the UK we are the celebrations destination. Youll find our amazing products in major supermarkets high street retailers and independent stores across the UK and internationally as well as digital online marketplaces.
Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.
Among the great benefits of working at UK Greetings are:
Hybrid Working working from home and our Dewsbury offices with flexibility around start and finish times
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Employee Referral Scheme
Free onsite parking at Head Office sites
Employee discount shop
Autoenrolled Pension Scheme
Development opportunities; offering qualifications from Level 3 to 7
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Recognition scheme
So if you have a passion for greeting cards and would love to be part of a talented team youre in the right place!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
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