Assistant Product Marketing Manager

Job title: Assistant Product Marketing Manager 

Location: Manchester

Contract type: Permanent

WHO ARE WE

PZ Cussons is an international consumer goods business, headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ just under 2500 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of our employees and communities everywhere are at the heart of our business model and strategy and captured by our purpose: For Everyone, For Life, For Good.

If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today.

The role:

This very exciting role providing essential support in delivering product marketing plans by coordinating project activities, tracking performance, and contributing insights and analysis, enabling the team to successfully launch, grow and optimise products in line with business objectives   

Key Metrics

• Innovation, NNS, market share growth and profit growth – over 1-3 years

Key Accountabilities

• Track the 3-year product innovation pipeline status, updates and project documentation to maintain a clear view of approved initiatives enabling confident pipeline delivery

• Collect and summarise market, consumer and competitor data to build insight packs, supporting the translation of trends into meaningful product executions

• Support data gathering on portfolio performance and pricing to inform senior led portfolio improvement and optimization decisions for profitable growth

• Maintain team project trackers, capacity plans and onboarding documentation to ensure an organized, capable team that can meet business goals

• Coordinate sample tracking, testing timings, cost quotes and supplier submissions to keep formula development and supplier activity running smoothly and on time

• Compile consumer needs gaps and track idea concepts through gate processes to support the initiation and innovation opportunities with strong consumer relevance

• Prepare gate meeting packs, stakeholder pre reads and minutes to enable timely gate approvals and stakeholder alignment, keeping projects moving efficiently

• Research new technologies, ingredients and sourcing options to build a knowledge base that supports future best in class product opportunities

• Monitor product performance and support range implication proposals to help deliver fewer, bigger, better portfolio choices that drive growth

• Update SKU trackers and renovation project documentation to manage product lifecycles appropriately maintain product freshness and competitiveness 

• Coordinate sensory testing panels and track product improvement projects to elevate formal and pack hygiene factors, strengthening consumer perceptions of quality

Capabilities, Skills and Experience

• Experience in marketing, product marketing, or assistant brand management roles, ideally in FMCG or consumer products

• Exposure to working with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, supply chain, sales)

• Experience coordinating projects or supporting product launches

• Familiarity with working with suppliers or external agencies

• Understanding of marketing processes, innovation funnels, and product lifecycle management

• Data analysis and reporting experience (e.g., market data, sales performance)

• Strong organisational and project coordination skills

• Good commercial acumen and understanding of brand principles

• Analytical skills to support data-based decisions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Stakeholder and relationship management skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines

• Competence in tools like PowerPoint, Excel, and project tracking systems

• Curiosity and willingness to learn about trends, consumers, and competitor activities

• Attention to detail for tracking costs, timelines, and product specifications

Equal Opportunities: 

At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers. 

Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity. 

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