UK Product Research and Implementation Specialist
Welcome to First Fence \- where security meets innovation!
As industry pioneers in Security and Temporary Fencing, we're all about unbeatable service and competitive prices. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8EA
Why First Fence?
- Same\-day delivery across the UK
- Six strategic locations, including our National Distribution Centre
- Extraordinary growth since 2010
- ️ Industry innovators setting new standards
Position:
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New Product Request (NPR) Reporting \& Accountability
- Own the fortnightly product strategy meetings, presenting comprehensive findings on New Product Requests (NPR).
- Provide strict, evidence\-based recommendations on whether to proceed with, pause, or scrap prospective products.
- Create detailed NPI handover packs for the Website Product Administrator to ensure seamless product launches.
- Compile all necessary product data, including accurate costings, proposed sales prices, cross\-selling/add\-on opportunities, and product variants.
- Provide robust technical information required for specification sheets and Operations \& Maintenance (O\&M) manuals.
- Continuous Improvement Loop: Conduct comprehensive post\-launch performance reviews to assess forecast accuracy, sales volume, and margin health against initial projections.
- Use these post\-launch insights to continuously adapt, tweak, and refine your market research and forecasting frameworks, ensuring the business learns from every launch.
- Produce and distribute a fortnightly product report to all key company stakeholders, highlighting actionable insights, market trends, and shifting commercial landscapes.
- Help curate and drive the company’s product roadmap, ensuring all approved NPI ranges are integrated into the pipeline with realistic, prompt timescales.
You will own and oversee the NPV Assessment for prospective projects, ensuring no product moves forward without passing strict commercial gateways:
- Established Market Research: Analyse current market conditions and emerging trends. Crucially, this includes gathering direct input from the sales team and analysing 'lost sales' reasons to identify genuine customer pain points and product gaps.
- Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis: Determine the true potential opportunity of a product via hands\-on market research, strategic phone calls, and face\-to\-face meetings with target market segments.
- Commercial Snapshot Analysis: Create concise, data\-driven overviews of the financial feasibility and expected Return on Investment (ROI) for initial concepts.
- Competitor \& Market Selling Comparison: Benchmark proposed products against existing market offerings, analysing competitor pricing, quality, and unique selling propositions (USPs).
- Provisional Forecasting: Develop initial sales forecasts and volume predictions to guide purchasing and manufacturing, ensuring these are highly scrutinised and grounded in market reality.
- Regulatory \& Compliance Assessment: Ensure prospective products meet all relevant UK building regulations, health and safety standards, and material certifications (e.g., BS EN standards for steel and fencing).
- Supply Chain \& Sustainability Evaluation: Assess the sourcing viability and environmental impact of new materials, aligning with the industry's growing focus on sustainable construction.
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- Experience: A proven track record in a dedicated commercial research or product development role, with demonstrable success in professional reporting and data\-led decision making.
- Industry Knowledge: A basic understanding of technical metal, steel, or construction products is highly advantageous. However, comprehensive training will be provided for the right candidate.
- Mobility: A valid UK driving licence is essential, as the role requires regular travel to trade shows, industry events, and client meetings to gather on\-the\-ground product intelligence.
- Attributes: Highly analytical, commercially astute, confident in challenging the status quo, and capable of working autonomously whilst maintaining strong collaborative links with sales and product teams.
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Join Us for a Career Beyond Ordinary!
Discover a workplace that values your well\-being and success. At First Fence, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a lifestyle!
✨ Benefits Snapshot:
️ Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounts and Cash Back Benefits Platform
Holistic Wellbeing Platform
24/7 Employee Assist Programme
33 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
️ Employee Product Discounts
Recognition Rewards
Ready for a career that cares about YOU? Apply now and let's redefine success together! \#JoinTheTeam \#CareerGrowth \#WellnessMatters \#FirstFence
*At First Fence, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe in the principles of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and we promote a culture that celebrates individual differences and embraces a wide range of perspectives. We firmly stand against any form of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our recruitment process is fair and unbiased, ensuring that all applicants are evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills, and experience. We strive to provide equal opportunities for career growth and development, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By joining our team, you will become part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your unique contributions are valued, and where diversity is not only respected but celebrated.*
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