Product Manager – Paint & Refinishing

Genuine Parts Company; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts provider is seeking a Product Manager – Paint & Refinishing in Milton Keynes. The role entails product strategy ownership, supplier management, and the opportunity for career progression. Suitable for candidates with experience in body shops or as Assistant Product Managers. Benefits include competitive salary, bonus potential, and a structured career path.

Benefits

Competitive salary and excellent bonus potential

Structured career paths and bespoke training

Great team environment and approachable management

Qualifications

• Experience with new product introduction processes.
• Proven capability in data processing and analysis.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Launch and maintain product ranges.
• Oversee inventory management.
• Execute business strategy and achieve sales goals.

Skills

New product introduction

Data processing and analysis

Supplier relationship management

Project planning capability

Effective communication skills

Microsoft skills, particularly Excel

Job description

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland is a leading provider of high-quality parts, tools, and equipment dedicated to light vehicle (LV) mechanics and automotive enthusiasts. As part of the globally renowned NAPA network, which has over 6,000 locations worldwide, NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland brings a century of expertise along with a trusted reputation for quality, reliability, and excellence.

With more than 260 locations across the UK and Ireland, NAPA Auto Parts supplies a comprehensive range of products sourced from top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), OE‑matched quality suppliers, and exclusive brands. These products are tailored to meet the needs of independent garages, motor factors, and automotive enthusiasts, helping to keep vehicles running smoothly and efficiently. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/napaautopartsuk_ireland.

Due to our growth and expansion, we are looking for a Product Manager – Paint & Refinishing to join our team at NAPA Auto Parts.

This role will include regular travel to our Milton Keynes Head Office.

The Product Manager will be responsible for owning the product strategy, pricing, supplier management and go‑to‑market strategy within the products team.

Understanding the needs of the customer and developing the product range through effective introduction of new product and ranges.

This role would suit someone from a Body Shop, Repair Centre or Smart Repair background with paint product knowledge, or a Product Manager or Assistant Product Manager who is looking to take a step up in their career and is looking for career progression. You will be working as part of a team, alongside other product managers. We will provide the successful candidate all the training and support needed to fulfil their potential and develop their skills further.

Responsibilities

• Launch and maintenance of product ranges
• Inventory management
• Business systems are kept functional and maintained
• Marketing and Campaign planning for your product portfolio leading to sales support
• Successfully executing the company’s business strategy.
• Achieve Sales and Profit Budget
• Regularly undertake product and supplier reviews and present Management proposals for appropriate steps to maximise performance of stock and sales
• To be able to collaborate with different departments internally
• Develop and enhance relationships with suppliers and ensure they understand and meet our requirements
• Price benchmarking against market to validate our programs market competitiveness
• Management of product part number cross reference and alternates database ensuring maximum coverage across the category
• Identifying areas for growth, including new ranges and product group extensions

Qualifications

• New product introduction
• Data processing and analysis
• Supplier relationship management
• Project planning capability
• Delivering results in a timely manner
• Planning & Organising
• Effective communication skills
• Microsoft skills, particularly Excel

Benefits

• An opportunity to join a global brand and market leader.
• Competitive salary and excellent bonus potential
• Structured career paths and bespoke training
• A great team environment & friendly approachable management

Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.