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Job DetailsJob Title: Producr Manager - Indstrial (CASC)Location: United KingdomWork Arrangement: RemoteAbout the RoleJob Purpose The Product Manager plays a central role in driving the commercial development of our industrial portfolio focusing on CASC market segments. This position is responsible for identifying growth opportunities, supporting sales activities, and ensuring that our industrial solutions are effectively positioned to meet customer and market needs.A key element of the role is acting as the primary link between our suppliers and the commercial organization. The Product Manager develops and executes business plans for assigned suppliers and product lines, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. This includes providing structured performance updates, market insights, and development reports to both suppliers and internal stakeholders, enabling informed decision‑making and continuous improvement.Caldic is committed to delivering meaningful value to both suppliers and customers by offering technical expertise, market knowledge, and a forward‑thinking approach to portfolio development. The Product Manager contributes to this by supporting sustainable growth, championing innovation, and helping expand our product offering in a responsible and future‑focused manner.ProductsCoatings - Resins, Binders, Specialty additives, Pigments and Performance enhancers.Adhesives & Sealants - Polymers (PU, EVA, rubber-based systems), Tackifiers and fillers Construction - Specialty Additives and ChemicalsKey ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities and TasksSupplier & Product ManagementDevelop and execute business plans for assigned suppliers and product lines.Monitor product performance, pricing, and profitability across all segments.Identify portfolio gaps and recommend new products or solutions to strengthen market position.Ensure product information, technical data, and commercial documentation are accurate and up to date alongside the technical team.Support the sales organisation with product expertise, training, and commercial guidance.Conduct market analysis to understand trends, competitor activity and customer needs.Collaborate with the Product Group Leader to define pricing strategies and margin targets.Track KPIs such as margin, volume, pipeline development, and supplier performance.Regular contact with supplier with Supplier Meeting Report in CRM and Scorecard Implementation and ManagementPresent insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders and suppliers.dentify new business opportunities and support the development of cross‑segment sales strategies tracking and driving through the CRM Pipeline.Work closely with Sales, Customer Care, Technical, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth execution of commercial activities.Provide regular internal updates on product performance, opportunities, and market developments.Maintain accurate product forecasts, sales reports, and performance dashboards.Ensure regular follow up of Product Sales Targets by Customer Development Manager.Increase intimacy of Caldic with Key SuppliersOrganise product training new launches and product refreshers to Customer Development Managers – supporting the product strategyArrange joints visits with Customer Development Managers to support maintaining business and growing opportunity pipelineManage and negotiate contracts and ensure existing agreements are upheldResponsible for the product inventory (level / stock rotation according to sales).Key Performance IndicatorsMaterial margin and revenue for productsPercentage of gross marginVolume target set and achievedIncrease number of suppliers and productsNumber of new products and/or suppliersInventory level (Net Working Capital)Number of supplier visitsOptimising added value by cross selling of Caldic brandsSkillsCompetencies Supplier/Product Focus Driving SalesNegotiatingMarket OrientationNetworkingPerseveranceProblem AnalysisResult Focused Job RequirementsMinimum 2 years relevant commercial experienceRelevant technical knowledgeCommunication and presentation skillsCommercial and financial awarenessSales and service mindedRelevant technical knowledgeGood knowledge of English spoken and writtenKnowledge of ERP and CRM systems About CaldicAt Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.We offer:Global opportunities with rapid career growth and developmentAn inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environmentThe chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and moreWe operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: Ready to Join Us?If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!Equal Opportunity EmployerCaldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global food ingredients business for a Principal Development Technologist to join their R&D function in Derbyshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced NPD professional with a background in UK food manufacturing to take on a leading role in shaping the company's technical expertise and capabilities, driving innovation that supports the wider business growth strategy across Europe. As Principal S&D Technologist, you will take responsibility for developing and executing key innovation, technical, and value leadership projects, playing a central role in building capability within local teams. You will work closely with both Global and Regional category teams to support the delivery of regional projects, while also taking ownership of knowledge management and knowledge transfer more widely. Building and maintaining strong relationships with external technology partners, co-manufacturers, and ingredient suppliers will be a key part of the role, helping to bring the business's Purpose Driven Strategy to life with a particular focus on sustainability and health and nutrition. You will communicate regularly across a wide range of internal functions, including Unit and European R&D teams, Regulatory, Nutrition, Marketing, and Quality, to exchange technical information and ensure projects stay on track. Strong communication skills will be essential, as you will be responsible for preparing presentations, work instructions, training documents, and detailed technical reports to share knowledge and learnings effectively across the business. You will also manage project budgets and lead nutritional reformulation projects, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality around product formulas and intellectual property. The successful candidate will bring proven NPD experience gained within UK food manufacturing, along with the ability to work independently, using sound judgement and ingenuity to approach complex innovation and technology projects. You will need to demonstrate strong technical and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines effectively, and genuine leadership qualities to guide projects through to successful completion. A collaborative, resilient, and customer-focused approach will be essential, along with the enthusiasm to take on new challenges with energy and a sense of urgency. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please get in touch with Nicola Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

Senior New Product Development Food Technologist | Ashford Role Overview We are seeking a Senior NPD Food Technologist to join one of the world's leading premium chocolate manufacturers, renowned for collaborating with globally recognised brands and Michelin-starred chefs. Collaborate closely

We are delighted to be supporting The Children's Society in their search for a.This is an exciting opportunity to support parents and carers of children and young people who are at risk of, or have experienced, missing from home episodes, helping families navigate complex challenges and improve outc

Use your deep product expertise to make decisions about our go-to-market strategies, pricing, packaging, licensing and tieringWhat makes you a great fit:A BS/BA in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience7+ years of experience in Product Management5+ years of experience in a

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to work towards gaining it.

Early Learning Support Worker (Supply).Renfrewshire Council are looking to recruit enthusiastic and caring early learning support workers for our general supply pool.Appointable candidates will be required to work on a temporary basis covering short or long-term requirements within early learning an

The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of each child, providing high quality, caring interactions and learning and teaching experiences.

Desirable ExperienceKnowledge of the retail domain, particularly around the clothing product development lifecycle, merchandise planning, commercial planning and associated business processes, would be highly advantageous but is not essential. The successful candidate will work within the Product De

This newly created role offers real ownership of outbound business development in a specialist market.

Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. Job OverviewAre you an experienced Business Development professional loo

Business Development ManagerUK – Remote50,000 – 75,000 + uncapped commission (125,000 OTE)No sponsorship availableVIQU have partnered with a fast-growing IT solutions provider delivering modern, secure, and scalable technology to a diverse client base. The RoleThis role will begin as a 360 Busin

As the Manager of Business Development – EMEA and APAC, you will lead a high-performing team of Business Development Representatives that strengthen pipeline creation and support revenue growth for Korn Ferry Digital. Professional Experience and Qualifications 7+ years of experience in sales,

We are seeking a Business Development Manager (BDM) to play a pivotal role in growing and broadening the support base for our SIPP proposition within the UK financial adviser market. We would love to hear from you if you have:Proven experience in business development within the SIPP and adviser mark

Job AdvertAre you a hands-on NPD Lead looking for a pivotal role in a tech-led scale-up business, operating in the environmental and hygiene space? Due to internal promotion, this small but mighty, well-established (20 years+) company are looking for a New Product Development Manager to bridge c

Success in the role requires strong communication skills, a strategic mindset, a deep understanding of the product marketing discipline, of Jamf products, the market, competition, Apple products and the ability to inspire and effectively collaborate with marketing, product management, pr

Experience in defining product enhancements, UI/UX design, and Agile new product development. Define customer business needs and objectives, aligning to product strategy, to ensure that NEC Housing products and solutions meet or exceed customer/market expectations. We're looking for candidates with

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESYour duties as the Senior Business Development Manager will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:Reporting into the Associate Director of Business Development, you will be responsible for growing and promoting services across analysis, t

Our client, a European Construction Company, is looking for a Business Development Manager to join its team to reach the UK & Irish MarketYour tasksYou develop the database of dealers, rental companies & traders prospects in the UK & Irish areaYou prospect construction and material-handling equipmen

A well-backed renewable energy platform is scaling its UK commercial and industrial business and is seeking a high-performing Business Development Manager to drive growth.

What We Can Offer You Salary sacrifice pension25 days holiday (increases with service), plus bank holidays & 1 extra day to be taken in the month of your birthdayAdditional holiday purchase schemeCompany CarPrivate Health InsuranceFree Tool HireLife Assurance cover 3x salary Share save scheme Eye

You will be responsible for:Developing and executing business development strategies across UK and international marketsIdentifying new customers and opportunities within advanced manufacturing sectorsBuilding relationships with engineering leaders, procurement teams and senior stakeholdersManaging

We are looking for a Business Development Manager based in our London office to help accelerate growth across these key regions. The role sits within a geographically distributed and collaborative business development team, working closely with colleagues across the UK, the Nordics, and continental

What We Expect of You, Day To Day:Actively identify prospective merchants and introducers, clearly communicating the value of Trust Payments' products and servicesUnderstand key challenges faced by merchants and partners, recommending the most suitable products and services whilst maintaining profit

Following significant growth in recent years, the company is investing heavily in international expansion and is looking to appoint its first UK based Business Development Manager.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager based in our London office to help accelerate growth across UK retail platforms, wealth managers and intermediaries investing in funds. The role sits within a geographically distributed and collaborative business development team, working closely wit

Required skills and experience:Proven experience in business development, sales or account managementExperience developing sales pipelines and securing new business opportunitiesAbility to grow existing accounts through gap analysis, cross-selling and excellent customer careStrong commercial awarene

Business Development Manager/Sales Executive - HealthTech (Corporate Wellness & Employee Benefits)Location: Remote (UK-based) Salary: Salary DOE + 20% bonus + 5% commissionBenefits: Professional development and growth in a fast-paced scale-up, 25 days holiday plus birthdayThe CompanyThis is a rare o

Willing and comfortable working away from home to meet the national requirements of the roleExperience in the Rental market - DesirableCompetent use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and TeamsDemonstrable experience of business systems including CRM toolsWhat We Can Offer You Salary sac

Things you will doOwn the Create & Design roadmap and product strategy, aligning it with the broader Data Capture visionEvolve the builder into the best place to create beautiful, engaging experiencesPlatformise the shared capabilities that power creation across current and future surfacesPartner wi

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probationCompetitive holiday allowance with the option to buy moreDiscre

GENERAL INFORMATIONEmployment Type: PermanentPrevious working experience: 7+ years in product management, at senior levelWorking hours: 40hrs/weekWorking Location: Remote EU / BerlinReports to: Director of ProductDesired start date: As soon as possibleYOUR CHALLENGE AT WIREAs Senior Product Manag

ROLE OVERVIEWWe are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to join a leading biotech company based in the biotech and biopharmaceutical sector. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESYour duties as the Business Development Manager will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are

This is an amazing opportunity to be at the frontier of AI-native product development, and to build a product that sets the bar for the next generation of commerce interfaces. Personal Development:We have a People Development Program - participating in personal development workshops on various topic

API integrations) and user-facing featuresA strong customer-centric mindset, with a focus on simplicity, trust, and conversion in payment flowsCollaborative and effective across engineering, design, fraud, compliance, and operationsComfortable working with data to define and measure product impactJo

Reporting to the Head of Product, you will become the right-hand of your Business Unit Directors - someone trusted to get a job done through challenging times, as well as subject matter expert of your product, and thought leader in your sector. Build trusted customer/user relationships and represent

As the Principal Product Manager for ClickHouse Cloud, you will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of the product working closely with engineering, customers, and stakeholders. About You:Minimum 8+ years of product management experience with a strong background in cloud-based Sa

Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and contributing towards the new business plan for (key/new) vertical marketsClosing business and securing deals with brand new clientsIdentifying new products, services or partnerships which complement Worldline's offeringsTravelling to various UK and intern

Business Development Manager – Key Responsibilities:- Source prospective organisations to sell to; you will be selling a variety of services and products, including EPOS, Click & Collect, Inventory Management, Self-Checkout amongst others- Understand their business needs and offer optimum solution

Drive product depth — improving integrations, enrollment flows, and the experience for companies and employees managing benefits globallyPartner closely with Ops, Sales, and GTMs to ensure the product can be sold and adopted at scaleMake hard prioritisation calls across a complex, multi-market pro

Reporting to the Head of Product, you will become the right-hand of your Business Unit Executives and Directors - someone trusted to get a job done through challenging times, charm your customers and wider product/development teams, as well as subject matter expert of your product, and tho

A product analytics background: someone who's built or scaled a product analytics offering and has a point of view on where the category is going, particularly around natural-language / agentic interfaces to data. Partner with engineering and product marketing to move initiatives from concept to shi

Nice-to-haveExperience with supplier networks or platform product work where the "customer" is internal or distributed (not a consumer-facing product). What you'll doOwn the Operations product surface with real autonomy. What we're looking forEssential6+ years of product management experience, with

As a Product Manager, you will identify customer learning needs, define portfolio priorities, and translate business objectives into education products that drive product adoption and customer success. Job Title: Product Manager, Customer EducationDepartment & Team: Product Management, EducationRepo

Existing ProductsSmart Roto, Nuke ML tools & Griptape integrations, Griptape, ReactorDegree in VFX, Animation, Engineering or Computer Science an asset3+ years of technology management experience or 5+ years of VFX or animation production experience in a technical, artist or producer roleKnowledge o

What We Can Offer You Salary sacrifice pension25 days holiday, plus bank holidaysAdditional holiday purchase schemeCompany CarFree Tool HireLife Assurance cover 3x salary Share save scheme Eye care vouchersRecommend a friend scheme Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developi

Reporting to the Director of Product and working directly with Product Management function, you will be responsible for executing a comprehensive Insurance product portfolio that aligns with Consulting and Technology goals and objectives. Insurance Strategic Planning: Work directly with the Consulti

Responsibilities:Gather data on, analyse, and communicate local market conditions for strategic productsExecute product, purchasing and market strategy for strategic products in a country to achieve targeted gross profits. About the Role:Execute product and purchasing strategy, manage key supplier r