Product Line Manager - Imaging

Edmund Optics; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optics and imaging company is seeking a Product Line Manager to develop strategies for product lines and analyze market needs. This role involves collaboration with various teams, managing product launches, and maintaining supplier relations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least five years of experience in product marketing or development. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are required, along with excellent communication abilities. Interested candidates can send their CV via email.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in product marketing, product development, or project management.
• Willingness to travel (<5%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate overall strategy for product lines.
• Analyze target markets and translate insights into new products.
• Make informed decisions on product positioning.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiations.
• Ensure timely product launches in collaboration with various departments.
• Attend tradeshows and conferences to support sales and marketing efforts.

Skills

High level of personal initiative

Strong analytical skills

Strong negotiation skills

Product and technology knowledge

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Strong leadership skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Problem solving and creative thinking capabilities

Familiarity with MS Office software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Job description

Product Line Manager – Imaging

Singapore

Brief Summary

As the leading global marketplace of optics, imaging, and photonics products, access to partner products is crucial to our customers’ success. The Product Engineer, Brand Partners will be an integral part of the Brand Team and assist in the growth of the portfolio of industry‑leading brands within the Edmund Optics Marketplace. This role will directly support the commercial success of partner products by executing the tactics identified in the Marketplace Partners Brand Strategy. By combining their technical, marketing and business skills, the Product Engineer, Brand Partners will be critical in ensuring the strategic fit of new branded partner products. This role will work closely with internal Product Line Managers, Merchandising, Product Release & Marketing, as well as external Sales and Channel Managers of assigned brands. Some travel is required.

Job Description

• Responsible for developing, defining and articulating an overall strategy for the specified product lines across all channels of distribution. Strategy must be supported by realistic returns on investment, marketing data, and roadmap. Requires working closely with product development, marketing and engineering. Supports development of corporate technology roadmap.
• Major focus on analyzing target markets/segments and creating a solid definition of their application needs, translating this information into new products, and positioning these products in the marketplace. Requires working closely with marketing, sales and external experts to gain an in-depth understanding of each market/segment and the competition.
• Use data‑driven insights to make informed decisions regarding product positioning and differentiation.
• Central decision maker for products within product line. Must be able to direct functional groups without direct reporting authority, including across Divisions.
• Directly responsible for supplier relations and negotiations on third‑party products within product line.
• Produces marketing feasibilities and forecasts for major new product launches and works with project management and design to ensure the timely completion and release.
• Responsible for product launches with engineering, marketing and sales by coordinating and utilizing all available marketing/sales channels, including publicity, web/catalog introduction, sales force training, etc. Work with Marketplace Division to ensure proper promotion and presentation of products in various media.
• Responsible for supporting the company’s sales and marketing efforts by attending tradeshows and conferences, visiting with customers, writing industry articles, and providing trainings and seminars.
• Working with the global sales team to provide estimates on costing and guidance on volume customer pricing.
• Monitoring inventory and service levels to ensure customer expectations are being met. Work with strategic sourcing to ensure product is being sourced from the proper manufacturing plant.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

Qualification Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field; five (5) years experience in product marketing, product development, or project management.
• To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Abilities Required

• High level of personal initiative
• Strong analytical skills to assess opportunities and risks
• Strong negotiation skills
• Product and technology knowledge a must
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Willingness to work with many groups, across departments, and show strong team spirit
• Strong leadership skills, with ability to motivate and train people
• Can manage heavy workload of multiple, concurrent projects and priorities at once
• Excellent problem solving and creative thinking capabilities
• Comfortable with all MS Office software
• Travel (<5%)

Edmund Optics shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the company’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.

This role will report directly to our team in the U.S.

For interested candidates, you may also send your CV to our HR team in Singapore: [emailprotected]