Head of Vendor Product Management

Job Description Salary: 75,000 - 90,000 pa DOELocation: Nottingham (Hybrid)Benefits: 26 days Annual Leave (+ bank holidays), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity, Access to HealthShield & Holiday Purchase Scheme & Electric Vehicle SchemeOur Client: Multi-Vendor IT Reseller & Managed Services Provider / VARWere searching for a strategic and commercially minded Vendor Product Management professional to define & own product strategies and ensure our client has the right vendors, products, propositions, and enablement to give them the competitive advantage and drive profitable growth. Roles & Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Lifecycle ManagementOwn the end-to-end product lifecycle framework, develop strategic vendor product roadmaps, delivery plans, product positioning, refresh cycles, and endoflife management.Align product strategies with Marketing & Sales, providing support with sales enablement and ensuring alignment with go-to-market plans.Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with vendors, suppliers, and key external partners.Commercial Ownership & PerformanceTake commercial ownership of Vendor Product portfolio performance, setting & tracking targets and KPIs including revenue, margin, forecasting, and overall financial impact.Implement functional strategies to accelerate growth, optimise margins, and maximise commercial returns.Report on portfolio performance, commercial impact, and strategic initiatives to internal stakeholders.Insights & Market DataLeverage data and market insights to inform vendor product strategies, decisions, commercials, and portfolio prioritisation.Translate market and performance insights into actionable plans that drive revenue growth and margin optimisation.Provide timely updates and clear communication to the business regarding product strategy and outcomes.Leadership & Team Development: Develop and lead a commercially focused team of Vendor Product Managers, providing clear direction and guidance to support capability-building and high performance.Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a similar role (Vendor Product Manager, Product Proposition Manager, Vendor Strategy Manager, etc.) is essential.Experience within a Multi-Vendor IT Reseller, IT Distributor, or within a Vendorled environment, with a strong understanding of the UK IT channel is essential.Strategic and commercially focused leader, able to define, communicate, and deliver a clear product and portfolio vision that drives revenue and margin growth.Highly analytical, confident interpreting complex data and turning insight into clear, commercially actionable decisions.Effective people leader with experience building, motivating, and developing highperforming teams.Strong crossfunctional collaborator, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and aligning teams around shared goals.Relationshipdriven and credible, able to build and maintain longterm partnerships that deliver measurable business value.Curious, proactive and entrepreneurial, with a creative, solutionsfocused approach to problem solving.Due to the nature of our roles, candidates must be a UK resident. Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship or future sponsorship for overseas candidates.For more information about the role, please contact Alice McGlaughlin using the contact details on our website: wearemarmionFor more on Marmion, check out our 5 reviews on Trustpilot & Google.Thank you for your interest. We carefully review every CV and will contact shortlisted applicants by phone or email. If you dont hear from us within 5 working days, unfortunately your application hasnt been successful on this occasion.

Created: 2026-03-20