At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead product strategy and drive innovative ideas from concept to market.
- Company: Join First Fence, a pioneer in security and temporary fencing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 33 days leave, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and industry engagement.
- Why this job: Be the driving force behind exciting new products that meet customer needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial research or product development; data-driven decision-making skills.
The predicted salary is between 28100 - 28100 £ per year.
Welcome to First Fence – where security meets innovation. As industry pioneers in Security and Temporary Fencing, we are all about unbeatable service and competitive prices. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
Salary: £28,100 per annum
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EA
Position
Are you passionate about bringing great ideas to life? We are looking for an analytical and forward‑thinking professional to champion our new product pipeline. In this role you will be the bridge between initial concepts and successful market launches, ensuring our business continues to innovate and meet our customers' evolving needs.
Responsibilities
- Shaping Our Product Future
- Product Strategy: Take the lead in our fortnightly product strategy meetings, presenting your insights on New Product Requests (NPRs) and guiding the team with clear, evidence‑based recommendations on which ideas to advance, pause or reconsider.
- Driving the Roadmap: Curate the company’s product roadmap, ensuring all approved new ranges are integrated into our pipeline with realistic, achievable timescales.
- Discovering What Works (Research & Validation)
- Market Insight: Keep your finger on the pulse of emerging trends, working closely with our sales team to analyse 'lost sales' and identify real market gaps and opportunities.
- Sizing the Opportunity: Discover the true potential of a product (TAM) through hands‑on research, including engaging phone calls and face‑to‑face meetings with our target market.
- Commercial Feasibility: Produce concise, data‑led overviews that highlight the expected Return on Investment (ROI) for new concepts.
- Competitive Edge: Benchmark proposed products against existing offerings, examining pricing, quality and our Unique Selling Propositions (USPs).
- Smart Forecasting: Develop grounded sales forecasts and volume predictions to guide our purchasing and manufacturing teams.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure prospective products meet all relevant UK building regulations, health and safety standards and material certifications such as BS EN standards for steel and fencing.
- Sustainability Focus: Assess the environmental impact and sourcing viability of new materials, aligning with the construction industry's shift toward sustainability.
- Bringing Products to Life (Commercialisation)
- Seamless Launches: Work closely with our Website Product Administrator to create engaging, highly detailed handover packs.
- Data Curation: Compile all vital commercial details – accurate costings, proposed sales prices, cross‑selling opportunities and product variants.
- Technical Support: Provide the robust technical information needed for specification sheets and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
- Learning & Growing (Post‑Launch)
- Continuous Improvement: Run comprehensive post‑launch reviews to assess new product performance against initial sales and margin forecasts.
- Actionable Reporting: Share fortnightly product reports with key stakeholders to celebrate wins, spot shifting market trends and refine forecasting frameworks.
Requirements
- Your Experience: A strong track record in a commercial research or product development role, with a passion for using data to tell a story and make confident decisions.
- Industry Knowledge: A basic understanding of technical metal, steel or construction products is a bonus. Training will be provided for the right person.
- On the Move: Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to trade shows, industry events and client meetings to gather fresh, on‑the‑ground intelligence.
- Your Approach: Naturally curious, highly analytical and commercially astute, unafraid to constructively challenge the status quo, and thriving both independently and with cross‑functional teams.
Benefits
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts and Cash Back Benefits Platform
- Holistic Wellbeing Platform
- 24/7 Employee Assist Programme
- 33 Days Annual Leave
Commercial Product & Strategy Coordinator employer: First Fence Ltd
At First Fence, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment where your ideas can truly make an impact. Located in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, we offer competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a commitment to employee wellbeing through our holistic support programmes. Join us to not only advance your career in product strategy but also to be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth.
