Job Title: Product Manager Company Overview: Groupe SEB is the world reference in Small Domestic Appliances (SDA), with 11 products sold worldwide every second, 400 million products sold every year and a global turnover of €8.3 billion in 2024. As a group, we are present in more than 150 countries, represented by more than 40 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. As Tefal, we are a well-known brand with a strong product portfolio and have a partnership with world renown chef, Jamie Oliver and other brand collaborations with the likes of Nespresso. Our modern office, located in the scenic Ditton Park in Datchet, offers a state of the art and modern 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: Be part of an exciting growth journey, bringing innovative new products to market with a strong ambition to capture market share within the competitive >£1bn home care category. As a Product Manager, you will be reporting to a Marketing Manager. This role will suit individuals with between 1 to 3 years of experience as a Product Manager with some commercial insight. Key Responsibilities as a Product Manager at Groupe SEB: • Owning and adapting our product assortment to create a UK-centric line-up for Tefal products, ensuring an appropriate mix of new products, exclusives and novelty products that appeal to UK consumer needs. • Delivering on budgeted net sales, standard gross margin (SGM) and market share objectives. • Develop a clear pricing hierarchy by setting recommended Retail Prices (RRPs) and promotional calendars, as well as defining Retailer invoice prices to ensure that the targeted standard gross margin (SGM) is achieved. • Identify emerging product and consumer trends by carrying out regular analysis using our market and social insight tools to influence the group's future product roadmap to meet consumer needs. • Creating retailer distribution plans in conjunction with the sales team to ensure that select eCom and retailers have curated line-ups to drive and optimise sell-out. • Ensuring that Above the Line (ATL) and Below the Line (BTL) investments for product ranges are optimised by effective online and offline shopper activation. • Building highly collaborative working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders including Strategic Business Units (SBUs), External Partnership teams, retailer buying teams, eCom and shopper activation teams. Qualifications and Skills required as a Product Manager at Groupe SEB: • You must have some experience as a Product Manager (between 1-2 years), with insight into margin management and retail invoice pricing. • You will possess an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. • A CIM qualification is highly desirable. • 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. • Ability to convince and influence through verbal and written communications. • 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 – Product Manager – Groupe SEB: • 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 of up to 5% for your amazing efforts. • 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 organisation. Join us in our mission to build a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.