Product Manager - Gloves

at  Portwest

PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Product Manager for Hand Protection in Salford Quays. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,300 staff worldwide, with customer service staff in over 130+ countries and 11 Global warehouses in UK, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, UAE, USA and Australia. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Product Manager for our Hand Protection range, you will work with the wider team to grow our range and deliver best in class hand protection products. Your responsibilities include enhancing existing products, introducing new products to meet market demands, and serving as the product line expert. Additionally, you’ll provide support in bringing customised product to market for specific projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years’ experience in gloves/hand protection or a related field (E.g. PPE, Health and Safety Industry)
• Demonstrate experience in managing multiproduct portfolios.
• Have knowledge of relevant certifications and standards
• Excellent Microsoft office skills, particularly Excel & PowerPoint
• Have working knowledge of Adobe packages (preferred)
• Commercial acumen to identify products with strong sales potential and critically analyse range performance
• Experience liaising with colleagues and partners based overseas
• Educated to degree level or have equivalent experience from relatable industries.

• Conduct research for and develop your product range.
• Create detailed technical specifications.
• Present concepts and products to senior management and global sales representatives.
• Collaborate with sales team to fulfil customer orders based on specific customer requirements.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers, ensuring a balance between value and quality.
• Coordinate with overseas partners and test houses to verify product accuracy and compliance with certification criteria.
• Exercise attention to detail to maintain consistent high-quality product standards.