Product Manager- Natural Stone & Porcelain

Product Manager
Elland, West Yorkshire (Hybrid working, 1/2 days in the office per week)
Competitive salary, car allowance & benefits

At Marshalls, we don’t just create products, we shape landscapes, streetscapes, and public spaces that stand the test of time. In fact, we’ve paved every street on the Monopoly board, reinforcing our status as the UK’s leading hard landscaping manufacturer.

Now, we’re looking for an experienced Product Manager to help us continue that legacy by driving innovation and growth in our Natural Stone and porcelain product category.

This role is all about market insight, supply chain expertise, and customer-driven innovation. You’ll have your finger on the pulse of industry trends, identifying new product opportunities and ensuring our range continues to meet the evolving needs of our customers. From sourcing and lifecycle management to analysing demand and shaping future product strategy, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a market-leading business.

So, What’s the mission?
Reporting to the Product Portfolio Lead you'll analyse market intelligence, customer insights, and emerging industry trends to shape the future of our natural stone and porcelain portfolios. Understanding market needs and trends is at the heart of this role. Keeping a close eye on competitors and supply chain developments, you'll ensure Marshalls stays ahead of the curve. Your ability to identify new product opportunities and translate insights into actionable strategies will be key to maintaining our market-leading position.

Managing the full lifecycle of our products, you'll ensure they remain competitive, relevant, and profitable. Working closely with R&D, procurement, and supply chain teams, you'll help develop and refine our product range. Leading regular range reviews, you'll identify opportunities for rationalisation or innovation, ensuring our portfolio continues to meet evolving customer and market demands.

Strong collaboration across the business is essential. You'll partner with suppliers to ensure product quality, availability, and cost-effectiveness. Supporting Sales and Marketing, you'll provide data-driven insights that ensure our product messaging aligns with customer expectations. Additionally, you'll work cross-functionally with operations, finance, and commercial teams to optimise pricing strategies and drive efficiencies.

To ensure ongoing success, you'll continuously monitor sales, profitability, and product performance, using data analytics to inform strategic decision-making. By creating insightful reports and dashboards, you'll provide the business with a clear view of category health, identifying areas for growth and improvement.

What are the mission critical skills?

• A degree (or equivalent) in Business, Marketing, or a relevant field.
  Proven, previous experience in product or category management, with a track record of driving commercial success.
  Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting market data and identifying trends.
• A deep understanding of supply chains, procurement, and product development.
  Experience working with B2B and B2C buying processes, specification requirements, and industry regulations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
  Strong organisational and project management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Experience in the construction or building materials industry and or a Knowledge of natural stone or ceramic and porcelain products and their applications would be incredibly desirable

Whats in it for you?
Be part of an innovative, market-leading business with a rich history and strong brand presence.Take ownership of a high-impact product category and shape its future.
Work on sustainable and high-quality products that contribute to the built environment.This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering products that shape the landscapes of tomorrow.

Benefits include;

• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Car Allowance
• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
• 5% employer matched pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance

This role is office based with flexible working so expect to work from our Head Office in Elland 1-2 times a week and split the remainder of the week working from home or with customers

More about Marshalls:
Our business is structured into three distinct divisions: Marshalls Landscape Products, Marshalls Building Products, and Marley Roofing Products. Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! To find out more about Marshalls visit our website: www.marshalls.co.uk

Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique, and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 25th March

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