Job description
Company Description

The Bott Group is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of workshop equipment, van racking systems and workplace systems. With production facilities in the United Kingdom, Germany and Hungary, and with licensed partners and importers across the globe, bott has a worldwide service network enabling us to respond to local needs. From design and manufacture to supply and installation, bott has a strong reputation for high quality products, service excellence and value for money.

An integral part of our corporate philosophy is meeting customer specifications and project requirements with a meticulous attention to detail and care. With products built to last, we undergo rigorous testing, and feature intelligent ergonomic designs.

Joining our team means you’ll work in a high performing organisation where employees collaborate and strive to make bott the first-choice solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

We’re looking for an experienced, talented, enthusiastic and organised product manager, to join our established Product Management Team in the UK and across the Bott Group to lead the development of new products and the management of existing manufactured products.

This role is based in either Bude, Cornwall or Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, but regular travel between sites and across the bott group will be required.

Role Description

This is a full time role with an expectation for a regular presence at our Manufacturing facility in Bude (for those who do not live within commuting distance, we envisage 1 to 2 weeks per month at our Bude site). The Manufacturing Product Engineer will be responsible for product engineering, research and development (R&D), manufacturing engineering, product development, and manufacturing tasks on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities
• Responsibility for the continuous development of the BE and BE accessories product line in the Bott Group.
• Commercial knowledge, monitoring of the market environment (customers / competitors) to identify and analyse trends and innovations.
• Responsibility for the BE idea pool, coordination / prioritization of resulting project ideas with the sales department.
• Continuously identify and fill product gaps in our product range through market research and competitor analysis, generate new ideas to grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
• Development of a standard master product portfolio from which bott subsidiaries and export partners can select suitable products.
• Preparation of functional and requirement specifications for new product developments and enhancements.
• Stage Gate Presentation (decision paper) of new projects to the relevant Bott Group committees (local / group).
• Elaboration of product benefits / sales arguments / technical data.
• Provide technical sales support and product training across all departments to ensure consistent product knowledge.
• Responsibility for the recommended list price of the product portfolio across all countries.
• Collaborate with the product management, marketing and sales teams to develop effective materials and strategies for product promotion and launches.
• Build strong internal relationships to ensure smooth project execution and cross-departmental cooperation.
• Evaluate promotional plans with our marketing team to ensure they are consistent with product strategy and our message is effectively conveyed.
• Conduct annual pricing reviews and ongoing margin analysis.
• UK team lead (line report) for UK R&D employees and members of the UK Product Data Team.
• Represent the company at customers and trade shows to gain feedback on company products and services.

Personal Profile & Essential Skills
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful manufactured / industrial product throughout its lifecycle including product engineering, manufacturing engineering, etc.
• Experience in Research and Development (R&D) and Product Development.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Experience of translating brand and customer insight into product and service requirements.
• Strong financial acumen including understanding of pricing and residual value management and able to manage regional requirements and relationships.
• Proven ability to develop products, pricing and marketing strategies.
• Effectively communicate recommendations to senior management.
• Manufacturing / Industrial background with hands on experience working with product management
• Work effectively with cross functional teams in the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Valid passport

Desirable Skills
• Ability to speak and understand basic (conversational) German

General
• Act in a reasonable & compliant manner
• Ensure all processes & polices are adhered to
• Flexible & agile - current company practice is you may be expected to undertake work within other departments to assist with workloads or to provide holiday / sickness cover, as and when required
• Ensure that you maintain a high standard of personal presentation
• bott reserve the right to add or change any of the key responsibilities stated above in line with business requirements
• To own personal development in order to grow skills and value to the business