Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
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
Salary description
£32000.00 - £36000.00 per year