Your new company

Hays are partnering exclusively with a long‑established global manufacturing organisation supplying high‑quality, specialist products into international markets. The business is known for its engineering excellence, strong product pipeline and commitment to improving user experience through continuous innovation.

The company operates as part of a wider international group with teams across Europe, Asia Pacific and multiple export regions. This structure gives employees access to global expertise, modern systems and clear opportunities for international progression.

There are several reasons why this is a particularly strong career move:

• Salary of £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience
• 38‑hour week, with consideration for reduced hours
• Hybrid working with two days from home
• Early Friday finish at 2pm
• Clear progression potential across global teams
• Funded development, including opportunities to complete CIM qualifications

The organisation is investing heavily in product development and international growth. Marketing has real influence here, and you’ll play a strategic role in shaping how products enter and perform across global markets.

Your new role

As Product Marketing Manager, you will lead how products are brought to market, positioned and communicated across multiple international regions. You’ll work closely with product management, commercial teams and counterparts worldwide to ensure clear differentiation, consistent messaging and strong commercial impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading full product launch activity, from analysis and value proposition development to collateral creation and sales enablement

• Owning product positioning and messaging across all countries, channels and audiences

• Developing high‑quality marketing content including brochures, product material, press releases and training assets

• Supporting product managers with market insight, customer feedback, trend analysis and competitor intelligence

• Collaborating with global markets on launch plans and promotional activities, ensuring alignment with brand, quality and regulatory standards

• Delivering post‑launch marketing activity, evaluating performance and recommending improvements

• Managing marketing events, budgets and offline activity to ensure alignment with strategic goals

What you'll need to succeed

You’ll bring a strategic, commercially minded approach to product marketing and be confident working across multiple teams, time zones and disciplines.

Essential requirements:

• Third‑level qualification in Marketing, Business or a related discipline
• At least five years’ experience in marketing, product management or commercial strategy
• Strong track record delivering product marketing strategies and supporting commercial growth
• Excellent written communication and persuasive copywriting skills
• Demonstrable project management experience, particularly around content creation and cross‑team collaboration
• Ability to work across several initiatives at pace
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Experience within manufacturing or engineering
• Exposure to regulated or technical industries
• Digital marketing or basic design capability (e.g. Adobe, InDesign)

What you'll get in return

You’ll join a global organisation where marketing plays a central role in growth, product adoption and international expansion. You’ll benefit from:

• A highly competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum and strong overall benefits package

• Hybrid working (2 days from home) and genuine work‑life balance

• Early finish on Friday at 2pm

• Clear international progression pathways

• Continued learning and professionally funded development

• Hands‑on involvement in major product launches and global campaigns

• A collaborative culture where your expertise directly shapes commercial outcomes

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email Matthew.McArthur@hays.com or call Matthew on 02890446911.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.