Assistant Product Marketing Manager

Manchester, UK (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the product marketing execution stream with end-to-end coordination of launches, pipeline tracking, and market insight synthesis that guide portfolio decisions.

  • Own cross-functional coordination: manage gates, samples, testing, supplier bids, and documentation to keep development moving
  • Own insight creation: collect market, consumer and competitor data to translate trends into concrete product actions
  • Own portfolio performance: support pricing, lifecycle tracking and product updates to drive profitable growth

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • This very exciting role providing essential support in delivering product marketing plans by coordinating project activities, tracking performance, and contributing insights and analysis, enabling the team to successfully launch, grow and optimise products in line with business objectives
  • Track the 3-year product innovation pipeline status, updates and project documentation to maintain a clear view of approved initiatives enabling confident pipeline delivery
  • Collect and summarise market, consumer and competitor data to build insight packs, supporting the translation of trends into meaningful product executions
  • Support data gathering on portfolio performance and pricing to inform senior led portfolio improvement and optimization decisions for profitable growth
  • Maintain team project trackers, capacity plans and onboarding documentation to ensure an organized, capable team that can meet business goals
  • Coordinate sample tracking, testing timings, cost quotes and supplier submissions to keep formula development and supplier activity running smoothly and on time
  • Compile consumer needs gaps and track idea concepts through gate processes to support the initiation and innovation opportunities with strong consumer relevance
  • Prepare gate meeting packs, stakeholder pre reads and minutes to enable timely gate approvals and stakeholder alignment, keeping projects moving efficiently
  • Research new technologies, ingredients and sourcing options to build a knowledge base that supports future best in class product opportunities
  • Monitor product performance and support range implication proposals to help deliver fewer, bigger, better portfolio choices that drive growth

Requirements

  • Experience in marketing, product marketing, or assistant brand management roles, ideally in FMCG or consumer products
  • Exposure to working with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, supply chain, sales)
  • Experience coordinating projects or supporting product launches
  • Familiarity with working with suppliers or external agencies
  • Understanding of marketing processes, innovation funnels, and product lifecycle management
  • Data analysis and reporting experience (e.g., market data, sales performance)
  • Strong organisational and project coordination skills
  • Good commercial acumen and understanding of brand principles
  • Analytical skills to support data-based decisions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Stakeholder and relationship management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
  • Competence in tools like PowerPoint, Excel, and project tracking systems
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn about trends, consumers, and competitor activities
  • Attention to detail for tracking costs, timelines, and product specifications

Benefits

  • opportunity to work flexibly and finish at 1pm every Friday
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PZ Cussons

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We create value for all stakeholders by building portfolios of locally-loved brands across developed and emerging markets in our core categories of Personal, Home and Baby Care. Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique brand-building business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what’s possible, and do the incredible.

Manchester, England, GBR
4.8K employees (322 in marketing)
66% recommend to a friend
82% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
39K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
58.4%
Direct
28.2%
Referral
7.1%
Social
3.6%
Paid
2.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
322 (7% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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