The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
As a Product Development Manager, you’ll be taking on the responsibility of the day-to-day operational fulfilment of key licensing partners in the Williams Racing portfolio, such that the contractual rights are fully leveraged and maximised, while the long-term individual and company relationships are maintained. You will also play a crucial role in the on boarding and development of new partners and emerging categories.
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Focus primarily on supporting the Licensing manager to help build and maintain relationships with licensing partners and programs that fall within the Williams racing portfolio.
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Account support for other team members as required.
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This role requires travel both domestic and internationally and consequently flexibility in working hours will be required.
As a Product Development Manager, you will:
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Develop a deep understanding of Williams Racings objectives and how we can leverage license partnerships to deliver against those
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Develop a deep understanding of Williams racing Fanbase segments as a basis for product and marketing targeting and growth opportunities.
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Manage relationship and process for IP rights and usage, design, development and production reviews, sign offs and onward process
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Commercially minded to create and convert commercial and brand opportunities, be pro-active in initiatives that could strengthen the value of the partnership.
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Develop and fulfil partner business plans (strategy, activation, engagement and measurement) to ensure the partner has a clear framework for success.
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Work on your own designated accounts, and in developing and maintaining relationships with the global stakeholders within the partner company with support from the licensing manager.
The ideal candidate will have:
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Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core licensing (both hardline & softline), go to market and marketing principles.
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Proven experience across partnership management and brand extensions.
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Experience of building and executing marketing campaigns across digital and physical channels and reach beyond own channels.
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Demonstrate an ability to understand our partners’ own business drivers and strategies.
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Knowledge of, and passion for, consumer products, sport and entertainment.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments