Keith Hill
Product manager
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A committed and highly focused product manager with a comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Content Management (ECM).
Currently responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product
lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer
requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with the IT, sales,
marketing and support departments to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction
goals are met.
Easy going by nature and able to get along with both work colleagues and senior
managers, currently looking for a suitable product or sales managerial position.
WORK EXPERIENCE
High Class Furniture Suppliers – Coventry
PRODUCT MANAGER June 2008 - Present
Responsible for managing the product throughout the product lifecycle, gathering
and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision,
and working closely with senior managers to deliver winning products.
Duties:
Performing and arranging successful product demonstrations for customers.
Briefing the press and analysts, press releases and going on press campaigns.
Market research & developing the core positioning and messaging for the product.
Researching, reviewing & reporting on competitors & rival products.
Performing sales, trend, and profitability analysis.
Developing content for product and company collateral.
Articulating the company’s distinctive competence & the product’s uniqueness.
In charge of planning and developing the right marketing strategy.
Setting product pricing for new product releases to meet revenue & profitability
goals.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Consistent track record of successfully employing best business practices.
Ability to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing productivity.
Demonstrated success in product launches & execution of marketing strategies.
Experience of managing day to day relationship with suppliers.
Proven ability to identify new customer opportunities.
Ability to shape, produce and deliver product management plans.
Some experience of working within Operational areas.
Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative research with existing customers and
potential new prospects.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
BA (Hons) Retail Management
Nuneaton University 2005 - 2008
A levels: Maths (A) English (B) Technology (B) Science (C)
Coventry Central College 2003 - 2005
REFERENCES – Available on request.