Product Manager

Title: Product Manager - Fuels
Location: Essex
Salary: DOE
Permanent

SRG is working with a leading supplier and manufacture of bespoke fuels who pride themselves on customer service and providing various product services to their clients. They are now looking for an experienced Product Manager to join the team, you would be responsible for the launch of a high-quality, high-performance FMCG fuel product, you would also be responsible for driving both sales growth and supply chain development, launching direct operations in the UK, market strategy, commercial relationships, logistics infrastructure, and long-term team building. This role would suit candidates with 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, key account management and supply chain/operations management.

Role/Description:

• Develop and deliver the UK market strategy for a premium fuel product.
• Initiate and grow commercial relationships with customers in DIY retail, garden and landscape supply, agricultural co-operatives, and trade-focused service centres
• Lead and develop Contract & Negotiation Management
• Implement commercial strategies to establish/increase sales and acquire new business.
• Set up and manage supply chain operations, including warehousing, transport logistics, service-level agreements, and partner contracts.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, terms of sale, and trade cooperation budgets.
• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal capabilities, securing mutually beneficial agreements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Building & Leadership
• Define the long-term organisational structure for UK growth.
• Sales & Forecasting, Lead reports and KPI tracking.

Requirements

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, key account management, or business development.
• Proven track record in launching new markets or technical products.
• Experience with DIY retailers, machine service center, distributors or related markets.
• Recent Sector experience in Fuel, oils, lubricants, Chemical, Energy or Light Machinery

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