Mole Valley Farmers Limited
Product Manager
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Product Manager
Application Deadline: 23 July 2026
Department: Retail Procurement
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Dartmoor House Head Office
Reporting To: Head of Retail Procurement
Description
We're looking for a commercially aware and strategic Retail Product Manager with a strong equestrian background to join our Retail Procurement team. This role would suit someone with a proven track record in equestrian procurement, buying, category management, or sales, who understands the needs of equestrian customers and is passionate about delivering a market-leading product range.
About The Role
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
As a Retail Product Manager, you’ll lead a portfolio of retail product categories, managing performance and supporting the delivery of our business plan. You’ll negotiate with suppliers, develop category strategies, and ensure competitive pricing and strong availability.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Developing annual business plans for each category, including sales strategy and margin targets
- Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships and negotiating terms
- Monitoring category sales and stock levels to ensure availability and customer satisfaction
- Coordinating sales campaigns with Marketing and Operations teams
- Analysing product performance, market trends, and competitor activity to inform decisions
- Managing and coaching Buying Assistants to support their development
About You
- Strong equestrian knowledge and a genuine passion for the equestrian sector
- Proven track record in equestrian procurement, buying, category management, or sales
- A good understanding of market trends
- Commercially aware with the ability to identify opportunities to drive sales, profitability, and product performance within equestrian categories
- Proven track record in managing margins and P&L
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
- Excellent negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills
- Proficient in IT systems and Microsoft Excel
- Confident decision-maker with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships and adapts well under pressure
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What We Offer
- 📈 Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
- 🛒 Up to 25% colleague discount in store
- 🚗 Free on-site parking
- 🌴 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
- 📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
- 🪜 Clear pathway to progress into a Product Manager role
- 👨👩👧👦 Life Assurance
- 🗣 Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
- 🎁 A comprehensive suite of colleague benefits
- 🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies
We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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