KELLY LOADER

Senior Product Management Professional
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB.

About

Highly accomplished Product Management professional with over 18 years of experience driving product strategy, key account management, and business development across the pharmaceutical and construction sectors. Expert in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing product lifecycles, and implementing data-driven pricing strategies to achieve significant revenue and profitability targets. Proven ability to successfully launch products, enhance supply chain efficiency, and contribute to substantial brand growth in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Work

Zentia Limited
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Product Manager

Team Valley, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Led comprehensive product strategy and lifecycle management initiatives for diverse product lines, driving market launch success and optimizing business performance.

Highlights

Successfully led the rebranding of all Armstrong products to Zentia, meticulously transitioning branding, packaging, and marketing materials.

Streamlined product sample migration processes, significantly reducing operational costs and enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.

Defined and executed robust product strategies across Mineral Fibre, Grid, Private Label, and Vended products, overseeing the full lifecycle from development to market launch.

Identified and resolved critical internal issues, optimizing supply chain efficiency and improving business plan execution.

Conducted in-depth market and competitive analysis, providing strategic insights that informed commercial team decisions and drove market share growth.

Reviewed and optimized pricing strategies across multiple price lists, achieving key revenue and profitability targets.

CMP Products
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Product Support Coordinator

Cramlington, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Managed critical technical documentation, marketing materials, and packaging assets while leading brand consistency efforts and customer experience enhancements.

Highlights

Led the development of a comprehensive product catalog, ensuring full alignment with new corporate branding standards.

Designed and successfully implemented impactful point-of-sale (POS) materials for distributors, significantly enhancing brand visibility.

Directed the successful rebranding of product packaging, ensuring consistency, compliance, and market readiness.

Managed the creation and maintenance of essential technical documentation, marketing materials, and packaging assets.

Developed and executed effective marketing communication campaigns across diverse digital and print platforms.

Collaborated cross-functionally to enhance customer experience and optimize product presentation.

CMP Products
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Product Manager & Technical Support

Cramlington, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Oversaw the complete product lifecycle from R&D to market launch, coordinated global teams, and directed a new training division.

Highlights

Successfully migrated all technical documentation to a new system, enhancing accessibility and aligning with brand updates.

Delivered a high-value export order, directly increasing profit margins and expanding market reach.

Managed the full product lifecycle from research and development through to market launch, coordinating efforts with global teams.

Led technical documentation projects, including international localization initiatives to ensure global accessibility.

Supported marketing efforts by managing website content (WordPress), CRM, email campaigns (Mailchimp & Hootsuite), trademarks, and third-party distribution.

Directed the successful setup and operation of a new training division across multiple UK locations.

Novagen Pharma
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Product Manager

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Managed product portfolios within the CNS, CVS, Diabetes, OTC, and ARV therapeutic areas, driving market presence and growth.

Highlights

Developed and executed product strategies to enhance market share for key pharmaceutical products.

Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to achieve business objectives and support product lifecycle.

Aspen Pharmacare
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Brand Manager

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Oversaw brand management for Dermatology and Respiratory product lines, focusing on market positioning and promotional activities.

Highlights

Managed brand development and marketing initiatives for pharmaceutical products.

Coordinated promotional campaigns to increase brand visibility and market penetration.

Austell Laboratories
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Product Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Managed diverse product categories including Anti-Infectives, Dermatology, Pain, Respiratory, CNS, CVS, and Diabetes, overseeing product lifecycle and market strategies.

Highlights

Developed and implemented product launch strategies for new pharmaceutical offerings.

Conducted market analysis to identify opportunities and drive product growth.

Sandoz
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Product Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Managed product portfolios across Anti-Infectives, Dermatology, Respiratory, Women's health, GI, Pain, and OTC, contributing to market presence and sales.

Highlights

Coordinated product marketing efforts to support sales teams and achieve targets.

Analyzed market trends to inform product development and positioning strategies.

Crime Prevention Agency
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Personal Assistant / Public Relations

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Summary

Provided comprehensive administrative support and managed public relations activities for the agency.

Highlights

Managed communications and public outreach initiatives to enhance agency visibility.

Supported senior staff with scheduling, correspondence, and operational tasks.

Chet Chemicals
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PA to Finance Director & IT Director

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Provided executive administrative support to both the Finance and IT Directors, ensuring efficient departmental operations.

Highlights

Managed complex schedules and communications for senior directors.

Assisted with financial reporting and IT project coordination.

Rentokil Initial
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Sales Representative

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Drove sales and managed client relationships for industrial and commercial services.

Highlights

Achieved sales targets through direct client engagement and product presentations.

Developed and maintained strong client relationships, contributing to customer retention.

First National Bank
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Foreign Exchange

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Managed foreign exchange operations and client transactions within a major financial institution.

Highlights

Processed foreign exchange transactions accurately and efficiently.

Provided support to clients on international currency exchange needs.

Skills

Product Management

Product Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Introduction, Product Positioning, Product Architecture, Product Asset Management.

Business Development

Key Account Management, Business Plan Execution, Market Entry, Revenue Growth, Profitability Targets.

Marketing & Sales Enablement

Marketing Communications, Sales Tools, Go-to-Market Strategy, Brand Management, Rebranding, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, CRM Management (Mailchimp, Hootsuite), Website Content (WordPress), Point-of-Sale (POS) Materials.

Operations & Optimization

Supply Chain Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Technical Documentation Management, Document Control, Process Optimization.

Strategic & Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking, Analytical Approach, Pricing Strategy, Profitability Analysis, Problem Solving, Data Analysis.

Cross-functional Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Global Team Coordination, Customer-First Mindset.

Project Management

Project Delivery, Project Coordination, Training Division Setup.