This Product specialist role is supporting sales Commercial & Sales teams to win new business.
Able to source products accurately to detailed specifications, clarify product issues from customers and with suppliers, ability to compare product specifications from a range of suppliers and identify best options and obtain good pricing.
Must be passionate about industrial products.
An internal role providing product and pricing information to the Commercial Team and our Customers.
As a Product specialist you will enjoy researching products, reviewing specifications and pricing and recommending product selections.
Confident dealing with customers and suppliers you will be structured and organised.
Primary Responsibilities:
- 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
What we're looking for
- Experience in a product, technical or industrial environment — this is a genuine advantage
- 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
Salary £31-40K
Must be based in Manchester