Commercial & Buying
Product Content Manager
About the job
Key responsibilities
- Drive the strategy for how we present written information to our customers to ensure relevancy and consistency with respect to display and tone of voice.
- Oversee and guide a team in reviewing and refining product titles and descriptions, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with best practices for search engine optimisation (SEO)
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders within Screwfix teams including Trading, E-commerce and QA.
- Pro-actively deal with meeting deadlines and workload priorities to ensure the production of new product launches and is delivered within agreed timelines and to a high standard
- Collaborates with the PIM manager to ensure any change maximises efficiency with the PIM.
- Take the lead and proactively look for continuous improvement opportunities to improve processes and optimise efficiency.
- Provide regular insightful reporting on progress of projects, highlighting areas of risk together with any key recommendations
- Actively support suppliers when required to protect and deliver the necessary standards, highlighting suppliers who are consistently not meeting our requirements.
- Invest time with and Influence stakeholders to improve the copy-editing process to drive efficiency and compliance to our specifications and standards.
- Ensures colleagues have sufficient information and guidance to make effective decisions.
- Through quarterly check ins, agree clear expectations for all colleagues ensuring that objectives and targets are aligned to business requirements and reviewed regularly.
- Give colleagues regular constructive feedback through regular 1 to 1s, building performance and recognises the contribution of individuals in a way that is valued by that individual.
- Challenge behaviour that does not support a team working environment.
- Encourage colleagues to progress their development plan, providing support where necessary.
- Creates a sense of energy and pace based upon personal example.
Required skills & experience
- Proven experience in managing customer facing product information, ideally a copywriting / proof-reading role.
- Experience in managing and leading teams responsible for editing and optimising product titles and descriptions, with a focus on SEO best practices.
- Proficient SEO experience or working in a Digital capacity desirable.
- Able to network and influence.
- Experienced working in a matrix management environment.
- Experience of using PIM or PMDM systems to manage core product data.
- Able to interpret, draw conclusions and act on KPIs and category performance data.
- Efficient planning skills when managing a range of tasks
- A flexible and adaptive approach to assess changes whilst ensuring objectives are met.
What’s in it for You?
We’ve built a workplace that works for you. Here’s how we support your success:
- Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid model—spend three days a week in our welcoming Head Office with flexible hours to fit your life.
- Belonging & Inclusivity: Join a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, where leaders listen and colleagues have your back.
- Career Progression & Learning: Access award-winning apprenticeships, development programs, and the tools to ‘Make More of Yourself.’
- Health & Wellbeing: Enjoy subsidised meals, gym discounts, and counselling services through the Retail Trust.
- Family-First Policies: Inclusive parental leave, enhanced pay, and resources to support your family moments.
- Financial Perks: Benefit from a market-leading pension scheme, bonuses up to 20%, and exclusive discounts at Screwfix, B&Q, and more.
- Convenience: Free parking, a relaxed Head Office environment, and flexibility to work at your best.
- Sustainability That Matters: Join a company committed to protecting the planet through bold initiatives in carbon reduction and sustainable practices.
What Does it Take to Succeed at Screwfix?
We move fast, adapt quickly, and deliver big. If you’re proactive, collaborative, and love a challenge, you’ll thrive here. At Screwfix, the more you put in, the more you get out.
We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.
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