Product Specialist

Product Specialist Salary: Upto £42,000 DOE Location: Stretford, Manchester - Onsite parking Monday-Friday Permanent, Full-time Start date - ASAP The Opportunity We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Product Specialist to support Commercial and Sales teams in winning new business. This is an internal-facing role focused on sourcing, specifying, and pricing industrial products to meet customer requirements while maximising commercial value. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys researching products, comparing technical specifications, and working closely with both customers and suppliers in a structured, organised way. Key Responsibilities * Identify suitable suppliers and source products to detailed technical specifications * Compare products from multiple suppliers and recommend the best-fit solutions * Prepare accurate product and pricing information to support quotations and bids * Compile and maintain technical documentation, including MSDS, Technical Data Sheets and Certificates * Respond to customer technical queries and manage issues through to resolution * Liaise with suppliers to obtain technical and commercial information and file data accurately * Support contract mobilisation, ensuring all products are correctly set up in the ERP system with accurate pricing and specifications * Review, test and organise product samples to ensure quality and technical standards are met * Monitor competitor product ranges, pricing and promotional activity What We're Looking For * Experience in a product, technical, or industrial environment (highly advantageous) * Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience * Strong attention to detail with a structured and organised approach * Confidence communicating with customers and suppliers * Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills * Proactive, assertive mindset with strong ownership and follow-through Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age