Gear4music Ltd.
Stage & Lighting Product Specialist
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This is an exciting time to join Gear4music and become part of our rapidly expanding Own Brand team. As we invest further in developing our Stage & Lighting category, we are looking for a Product Specialist with strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience of stage, theatre, entertainment lighting and effects equipment.
In this role, you will oversee product, range, and brand development, helping to drive the continued success of our Own Brand offering. Working closely with our in-house teams and manufacturing partners around the world, you will play a key role in bringing high-quality Stage & Lighting products to market, ensuring they meet the needs of customers while supporting ambitious commercial growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Category Ownership: Take ownership of the Own Brand Stage & Lighting category, driving product strategy and range development through market research, competitor analysis, customer insight, and commercial performance.
- Procurement & Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with new manufacturing partners while maintaining strong working relationships with existing suppliers to deliver quality products and competitive pricing.
- Product Development: Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously, taking products from concept through to launch. Develop commercially competitive, well-specified products that meet customer needs and align with brand objectives.
- Product Testing & Analysis: Conduct thorough testing and evaluation of product samples and production units to ensure quality, performance, and reliability. Work closely with the Compliance team to ensure all products meet relevant safety and regulatory standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Own Brand Design, Commercial, and Marketing teams to deliver successful product launches, engaging marketing campaigns, and effective merchandising strategies for your products.
- Technical Expertise: Act as the internal subject matter expert for the Stage & Lighting category, providing technical guidance, delivering product training, and assisting with troubleshooting.
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What We're Looking For:
We value diverse backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don't tick every box but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
- Industry Knowledge: A strong background in stage and lighting products, with an in-depth understanding of the market, emerging technologies, and customer requirements.
- Commercial Awareness: A commercial and analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret market trends and data to support informed product and range decisions.
- Product Development Experience: Experience in a product development, procurement, or commercial role is advantageous but not essential. We're equally interested in candidates with strong industry expertise and the right aptitude.
- Project Management: Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaboration: A collaborative approach with the ability to build effective working relationships across internal teams and with international manufacturing partners.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present ideas, share technical knowledge, and influence stakeholders.
- Technical & IT Skills: Confident using Microsoft Office and other business systems, with the ability to analyse data and produce clear reports and documentation.
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about stage, lighting, and entertainment technology
- Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve results
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
- A natural problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
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What We'll Give You
Alongside the benefit of working with a fantastic bunch of talented people, we are committed to providing a well-rounded benefits package that includes development opportunities and support for your wellbeing:
- Generous discount scheme across our full range of music and home entertainment products.
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 caring & compassionate support across a wide range of areas.
- Access to 30 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the business, demonstrating our commitment to prioritising mental health & wellbeing support as a ‘Mindful Employer’.
- Free car parking with access to electric charging points
Plus the following: employee referral scheme, employer pension scheme, corporate eyecare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay scheme, enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay, annual flu vaccinations, access to the 26-day per annum WFH policy where job roles permit.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. A member of our friendly recruitment team will contact you to discuss your needs in more detail and ensure appropriate arrangements are made.
Department
Own Brand
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
39.5
Salary
Dependent on Experience
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