Associate Product Category Manager

ESA - Electronic Security Association

Associate Product Category Manager at ADI Global Distribution focused on developing private label products. Collaborating with teams to ensure high quality and commercial objectives are met while managing the product lifecycle.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeOldham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development of new and improved own‑brand products from concept through to launch
Assist in creating product briefs including product specification, quality tier, pricing position, packaging
Coordinate actions across teams (Technical, Supply Chain, Marketing) to keep projects on track
Maintain product documentation, critical paths, and launch timelines
Help manage products through their lifecycle
Support post‑launch reviews using sales data, customer feedback, and quality metrics
Keep product systems and specifications accurate and up to date
Assist with tracking product performance, sales, and margin against targets
Support cost price updates and margin maintenance activities
Help identify opportunities to improve value, quality, or range efficiency
Support communication with suppliers and manufacturers, including samples, artworks, and specifications
Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders
Prepare information and materials for range reviews and project meetings
Support compliance with legal, safety, and labelling requirements under guidance from Technical and Quality teams
Ensure products are aligned to own‑brand guidelines and quality expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Interest in product development / private label / own brands
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Good numerical and analytical skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Curious, keen to learn, and proactive
Customer‑focused with a passion for product quality
Well‑organised and deadline‑driven
Collaborative and confident working with different teams
Experience in a product‑related role (placement, internship, or graduate role)
Awareness of product development processes or supply chains
Basic understanding of own‑brand or private label products

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits
Hybrid working; 3 days in the office and 2 from home
Supportive team with the opportunity to progress

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Hard Skills & Tools

product developmentproduct specificationquality metricssales data analysiscost price updatesmargin maintenanceproduct lifecycle managementproduct performance trackingpackaging designproduct documentation

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailnumerical skillsanalytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationtime managementcuriosityproactivitycollaboration