Graduate Product Manager

Company Overview: Groupe SEB is the world reference in Small Domestic Appliances (SDA), with 11 products sold worldwide every second, 350 million products sold every year and a global turnover of €8 billion in 2023. As a group, we are present in more than 150 countries, represented by more than 35 brands (Tefal, Krups & Rowenta, to name a few) and 1,200 retail stores worldwide. In the UK, we operate under the brand of Tefal, a UK brand leader in Cookware with a presence in Electrical Cooking & Food Preparation, Linen Care and Floorcare.

Our modern office, located in the scenic Ditton Park in Datchet, offers state-of-the-art facilities. Set amidst tranquil surroundings, our workplace fosters an atmosphere that ignites creativity and encourages collaboration. We’re proud to have been accredited as a Great Place to Work in both 2022 and 2024, and we continuously strive to improve. Join us and be a part of our journey!

Job Overview: An exciting 2-year graduate role with one of the biggest consumer brands in the world. The position is a fast-track in Product Management, providing you with the key skills and experiences to successfully manage your own product category.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate and activate marketing plans to achieve Budget Net Sales & Margin.
• Manage a defined UK range including New Product Development.
• Benchmark competition and set RSPs and promotional plans for defined product category, ensuring that targeted SGM% is achieved.
• Create Distribution plans to ensure that “Bricks & Clicks” as well as ECOM Retailers list, range & drive target products.
• Ensure that ATL and BTL investment is optimised through online and offline communication plans.
• Analyse and regular reporting of market data (GFK) & tracking consumer insight.
• Completing on research assignments and other adhoc projects to support the wider category.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A desire to develop a career path in Product Management and Marketing.
• You must possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• You must be highly driven, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
• You will understand the commitment required from your role and the influence it has on the success of the product category.
• You are analytical and able to draw conclusions from data to take corrective action.
• Effective organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and make decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and possess a collaborative approach to challenges.
• You are results-driven and motivated by your objectives.
• You must be entrepreneurial and willing to think outside the box to try new approaches.
• You must be highly IT literate and able to demonstrate competent use of Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel.
• You are a problem solver and have a “can do” attitude to problem-solving whilst working cross-functionally.

Overview on package:

• Working Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Tuesday and Wednesday are our core days for cross-collaboration.
• Opportunity to earn a yearly performance bonus.
• A modern office environment with the option to work in open areas.
• Fun and team building activities within the building – Pool and Table Tennis.
• On site-gym that is accessible 24/7.
• Discounted lunches (we provide a weekly allowance).
• On-site parking and a free bus service from Datchet and Slough station.
• Dental and Private Health care options.

EO Statement: Groupe SEB UK is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity throughout our organization. Join us in our mission to build a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.