Product Specialist

Job Title: Product Specialist Location: Manchester (office‑based) Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Salary: Competitive plus benefits The Role We are recruiting for a Product Specialist for our client to support our Commercial and Sales teams by providing accurate product, specification and pricing information. This is an internal, non‑sales role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with industrial products, technical data and suppliers. The role plays a key part in helping the business win new contracts by ensuring the correct products are sourced, specifications are accurate, pricing is competitive and all technical documentation is in place. Key Responsibilities Research and source industrial products to detailed customer specifications Identify and liaise with suitable suppliers to obtain product, pricing and technical information Compare product specifications across multiple suppliers and recommend the best options Prepare accurate product and pricing information for quotations and tenders Compile and manage technical documentation including MSDS, Technical Data Sheets and Certificates Respond to customer technical queries and follow issues through to resolution Support contract mobilisation by ensuring products are correctly set up in the ERP system Review, organise and evaluate product samples to ensure quality and technical standards are met Monitor competitor product ranges, pricing and promotional activity Work closely with internal teams, suppliers and customers to ensure accuracy and continuity What We're Looking For Experience in a product, technical or industrial environment A degree or equivalent qualification Strong attention to detail with a structured and organised approach Confidence dealing with both suppliers and customers Intermediate Excel skills A proactive, assertive mindset with a willingness to take ownership and see tasks through What's on Offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Free onsite parking Stable, Monday to Friday office‑based role Clear working hours with no evenings or weekends We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website