Market Manager

Our client, a major multinational player and leading employer in the region, within the engineering components sector are seeking an experienced Market Manager to lead the Product Management department as a standalone, strategic function. So, if you are a commercially driven product leader who excels at analysing local market needs, selecting the right products, launching them effectively, and ensuring strong product governance and lifecycle management and seeking a new career challenge then apply today!! The Role: Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Market Manager will be responsible for managing a team of four product marketing professional, focused on introducing, managing, and optimising products for the Irish market. Key responsibilities to include: Strategic Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of four Product Executives.
• Define and execute the product management strategy aligned with Group priorities and the Ireland commercial plan.
• Drive category focus across key strategic areas such as PPE, Anchors, Screws, DINO, and other core lines.

Portfolio & Category Management

• Manage and optimise the full product lifecycle: selection, introduction, maintenance, performance monitoring, and retirement.
• Work closely with the Group to identify relevant existing products suitable for the Irish market.
• Own product hygiene and governance, ensuring accurate data, pricing integrity, stock control alignment, and product compliance.

Market & Customer Insight

• Analyse the Irish market landscape to understand customer needs, trends, competitor activity, and opportunities.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure product decisions drive commercial performance.

Product Launch & Execution

• Lead the introduction of group products into the Irish market with high execution standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing to build effective go-to-market plans, product positioning, and sales enablement.
• Support the Sales organisation through product training, performance insights, and ongoing category support.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales Management, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure product availability, correct pricing, and profitable growth.
• Ensure alignment with Group strategy, systems, and processes while tailoring to the needs of the Irish market.

Experience & Qualifications that we need:

• 4 years+ proven experience in Product Management, Category Management, — preferably in B2B, industrial, or technical products.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Marketing, Commerce, Supply Chain,
• or relevant area of study desirable.
• Experience managing and developing a team to high performance standards
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering product/category growth.
• Excellent analytical ability grounded in data-driven decision making.
• Strong communication and influence skills across stakeholders.

The Offer: This a permanent full-time role, with hybrid work model, with negotiable salary that will depend on the experience and qualifications of the candidate but is expected to be in region of €45K-€48K plus per annum. How to Apply: If you are interested in applying or want to know more about this role please contact, Orlaigh FitzGerald-Quinn in Cpl Limerick on 085 801 7135 or email your CV to [email protected]. For a full list of our open jobs, please have a look at cpl.com.