Job Description
Due to further growth and success we are looking to recruit a Product Development Executive with a life science degree to join our long established family feel client. Our client is passionate about customer service and ensuring their customers feel truly valued. This role is offered on a permanent basis, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (37.5 hour week) and comes with the opportunity of progression over 2-3 years following successful training and learning to Product Manager.
Main responsibilities for the Product Development Executive
To assist the Business Development & Product Manager to ensure the timely introduction of new products into the product portfolio. This will include ensuring all the introductory processes are completed in a timely manner, initial stocking orders are placed, product information is uploaded to the website, product brochures are completed, and deliveries are tracked to hit product introduction timelines.
- To organise and be involved with providing sales training and product support both directly and via external partners as necessary
- To ensure the sales and marketing team are aware of the key opportunities, selling features and sales expectations of new and existing products
- To prepare product marketing presentations and publications
- To assist in making product videos for the company YouTube channel
- Working closely with the Business Development and Product Manager as well as the sales team to deliver the results required
- Work with the marketing team to plan, develop and implement product marketing strategies
- Where necessary travel to trade shows either in the UK or abroad to visit suppliers to see new products
Qualifications and Skills for the Product Development Executive
- Minimum Qualifications/Skills:
- Life Science Degree
- Strong interest in product development
- Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
- Working effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Microsoft Office
- Positive attitude, along with a good attention to detail
What's in it for you?
As the Product Development Executive, you will be working with a friendly and intelligent bunch of people within a bright and airy modern office with lots of parking available, it's a great place to work.
On joining, you'll receive a thorough induction plan to make sure you understand the systems, processes, and products. You will also have on-going training and development plans with the ultimate goal of becoming Product Manager over 2-3 years.
The starting salary offered is up to £26,000, and you receive 33 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays), a pension and a clear induction/onboarding plan with plenty of support, opportunities and growth
