Assistant Product Manager

We currently have a vacancy for the role of Assistant Product Manager at the Hitchin site. The successful candidate will support the Business Line Manager in driving profitable growth for the Utilities product portfolios through the effective management of proposed new products, and existing products. Supporting the strategic and operational objectives of the business, through adoption of state-of-the-art product and business management principles to grow within the product management profession. Executing the creation, implementation and monitoring of product specifications, product strategies and plans in order to achieve sales and profit targets. Develop, communicate and support product management initiatives throughout the product lifecycle. Monitor and analyse market, competitor and industry trends and implement actions to take account of market opportunities or threats. Monitor and analyse product range performance against sales and SP% targets to identify variances and take quick corrective action. Research and analysis of sales, market trends and competitors using intelligence to identify differentiation opportunities and amend plans accordingly to increase competitiveness and market share. Assist with the development, analysis and reporting of VOC activities and data collection as requested. Monitor and analyse product range performance. The successful candidate must be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a technical and/or business management subject with an interest in Product Management. Attention to detail, the ability to work accurately with a positive ‘can do’ attitude at all times and a flexible and methodical approach to work are essential for this role. Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) is part of the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Co. founded in 1855, which is a global, multi-industry, New York Stock Exchange quoted company. We design, manufacture, package and market engineered flow control solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors, with strong sales into key growth export markets. The name Crane speaks of who we are, what we stand for and how our customers perceive us: A company with history and tradition, but also a company that is innovative, quality minded and one which acts with integrity and still holds to the resolution of its founder. Crane Co. was founded on 4th July 1855 by Richard Teller Crane who made the following resolution: \”The essence of this resolution is the business policy of Crane Co. today. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business.