If you’re looking for ordinary – look away now. Thumbs Up is an innovative AWARD-Winning global product development business building brands across the tech and lifestyle sectors. It’s a pretty special firm to be a part of, and that’s in no small part to the exceptional team we have.
Thumbs Up has been bringing quirky gadgets, lifestyle tech and homeware to global retailers since 2004. Our retail partners include Primark, ASOS, Asda, Urban Outfitters, Next, Gamestop, Target USA, Claires, Argos and Amazon.
With our HQ in West London, we also have offices in USA, Dublin, Hong Kong and China. Thumbs Up is renowned for being first to market with the latest trends. The know- how is second to none. From best-selling lines to bespoke product ranges for our retail partners. – Thumbs Up is a trend setter and leads the way when it comes to delivering pioneering products at great prices.
Position Summary:
As Product Manager you will be involved in all stages of product lifecycle; leading the organisation in research for new products and product enhancements. You will evaluate the potential and commercial viability of new products to be developed. This position requires exercising independent judgment to perform the responsibilities described herein. You will have the chance to stamp your mark on all these areas, defining the languages, tools, and technologies that we use to bring our great products to market.
It will be beneficial if you have 3-5 years’ experience in an area of product development or product management, with knowledge of working with suppliers in Asia and have a background in FMCG products.
Responsibilities:
• Originate new products and technologies in harmony with retailer partner needs and business model
• Selects correct manufacturing techniques and fundamental technology used for new products or improvement for existing ones
• Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis, overseeing and driving critical paths form multiple brands and products in each.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and team meetings, in order to inform management of current status of each project
• Negotiates contracts with consulting firms to perform research or other applicable studies or support
• Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilised from findings, costs of project and equipment.
Requirements:
• A minimum of three years in product development; candidates with experience in the home, tech or and gifting markets will be advantaged;
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Process orientation; demonstrated ability to develop repeatable processes or improve existing processes in and out of product development;
• Project management skills; will have demonstrated the ability to push projects over the finish line with sound planning and persistent execution; will understand how to align resources, seek the input of key constituents, and manage others to achieve desired results;
• Open and collaborative style; must be comfortable working in an environment where ideas are shared and challenged;
• Energy and enthusiasm; candidates must find the work fun and enjoy being accountable and willing to hold others accountable.
• Ability to travel within Asia at least twice a year
If you want to challenge yourself in a new role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with cover letter outlining why you think you’d be suitable for the job.