Product Manager Location: Co Kilkenny Salary: up to €65,000 (Do E) Hybrid Options Optimize Recruitment are partnering with a well-established and innovative organisation within the home improvement sector to recruit a Product Manager.
This company specialises in designing and supplying high-quality products for residential and commercial markets across the UK and Ireland.
The Successful Candidate Will Have Previous experience in product management or category management within builders merchants, DIY retailers, and trade distribution centres.
Demonstrated success managing product ranges and using structured product/category management approaches Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales performance, margins, and pricing structures Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously Confidence creating presentations and written materials to communicate product information clearly to internal teams and external stakeholders Solid analytical capability, particularly using Excel, with the ability to interpret sales and performance data Good understanding of pricing models, discount structures, and trading agreements A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Desirable Experience Third level qualification in business, management, or a related discipline Background in the bathroom, Kitchen, Flooring, Bathroom or consumer durable goods industry Experience supporting or managing new product development and product launches Knowledge of market research or customer insight gathering Familiarity with product lifecycle management from concept through to phase-out Experience using Product Information Management (PIM) systems Responsibilities & Duties Develop strong technical and commercial knowledge of the companys product portfolio, including design features, pricing structures, and routes to market Monitor and assess market trends and competitor activity, identifying opportunities for product innovation and differentiation Analyse sales performance, margins, and product profitability to support strategic product and pricing decisions Assist with the development and launch of new products, contributing to business cases, market positioning, and go-to-market planning Manage tender submissions and OEM opportunities, coordinating internal teams to deliver tailored product solutions where required Evaluate the performance of existing product lines and recommend range improvements, pricing adjustments, or rationalisation where appropriate Conduct pricing and margin analysis to ensure commercial viability and alignment with market conditions Gather customer feedback and market insights through trade engagement and industry networking to inform future product development Maintain accurate customer pricing files, product listings, and discount structures, ensuring updates are communicated effectively with the sales team Present technical or commercial product information clearly to a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders Represent the company at industry exhibitions, trade events, and customer meetings when required Support cross-functional projects across commercial, product, and sales teams Assist with customer visits and presentations across the UK and Ireland Benefits Competitve Salary (Do E) Company Pension Strong Annual Leave Hybrid Working Options Benefits: hybrid strong annual leave company pension