Saint-Gobain Exterior Solutions is seeking a strategicJunior Product Manager to lead the direction, messaging, and market development for key agricultural brands including G-Lime, MasterCAL, and bulk mineral solutions.
As part of a high-performing Business Development team, you will be responsible for growing market share across the UK and Ireland through effective product positioning, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of innovative, value-driven solutions for the agricultural sector.
This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, supporting existing BD strategy while identifying new opportunities across markets, regions, and customer segments.
What were looking for:
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent, ideally Business, Marketing or Project Management related
- A minimum of two years experience in a business environment, with direct involvement in strategic decision making, critical problem solving and delivering on personal objectives
- Experience in the setting and communication of both messaging and product positioning within a national or international industry
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Computer literate with of all MS Office packages
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop deep market understanding through research and trend analysis. Monitor competitor activity and translate insights into actionable strategies for product and market development. Collaborate closely with sales and marketing to enhance performance, focus, and alignment across business development functions.
- Support and grow Business Development and product strategies by integrating market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights into actionable plans. Drive data-informed decision-making throughout the product lifecycle, continuously monitoring performance metrics such as revenue, margin, market share, and customer feedback.
- Build deep product expertise to inform strategic decisions aligned with market needs. Contribute to the product roadmap and long-term planning to support commercial goals. Lead and support new product launches through cross-functional collaboration and the Stage-Gate process. Develop clear business cases to assess opportunities and define success criteria.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, including local government, independent advisors, and sector specialists, to support strategic goals and enhance market influence.
Are SGES and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?
Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.
We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.
And what about flexibility?
The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, were always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. Well happily discuss any need you might have for this role:. We cant promise to meet every request when were recruiting. But we do promise to listen.
If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!
Skills:
Project Management Marketing Strategic Thinking
