Job Description:

Title:  Product Specialist

Location: Manchester

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000

The role of Product Specialist

This is an office based role supporting the Commercial & Sales teams to win new business.

In this role you will be providing product and pricing information to the Commercial Team and our clients customers. As a Product specialist you will enjoy researching products, reviewing specifications and pricing and recommending product selections.

Key Responsibilities of the Product Specialist              

• Identifying relevant suppliers, reviewing specifications, recommending products and suggesting alternatives, helping to maximise profitability whilst meeting customer expectations.
• Preparing product and pricing information for quotations and bids.
• Compiling technical documentation - MSDS, Technical Data Sheets, Certificates and similar
• Responding to customer technical queries and seeing issues through to resolution
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain information, sharing relevant data and filing accordingly.
• Supporting contract mobilisation - ensuring all products are set up correctly in our ERP system with accurate specifications, pricing and technical data
• Reviewing, testing and organising samples to ensure quality and technical standards are met
• Organising and evaluating samples to confirm they meet quality and technical standards
• Keeping a close eye on competitor ranges, pricing and promotional activity

Essentials:

You must be able to source products accurately to detailed specifications, clarify product issues from customers and with suppliers and have the ability to compare product specifications from a range of suppliers and identify best options to obtain good pricing.

• Experience in a product, technical or industrial environment - this is a genuine advantage
• Confident dealing with customers and suppliers you will be structured and organised.
• A degree or equivalent qualification
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, organised approach
• Confidence dealing with both customers and suppliers
• Intermediate Excel skills
• An assertive, proactive mindset - someone who takes ownership and follows through

What's on Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Monday to Friday 8:30 - 17:00
• Onsite Parking
• Professional Development
• Collaborative Team
• Exciting Growth Potential  

Keywords: Product Coordinator, Product Specialist, Industrial Products, Industrial, Product Coordinator, Product Specialist, Product Manager

Bowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards.