Associate EMEA Product Manager, Kensington

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Date: Sep 17, 2025

Location: Aylesbury, GB, HP21 7QG

Company: accobrands

 

 

At Kensington, we pride ourselves on an entrepreneurial culture that empowers us to think creatively, share our thoughts, collaborate, and voice our opinions. It’s how we’ve innovated, inspired, led, learned, and succeeded for 40 years. Headquartered in Burlingame, California, Kensington is a division of ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO), one of the world’s largest designers, marketers, and manufacturers of branded academic, consumer and business products, sold in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Job Summary

 

An exciting opportunity working for our Kensington brand within the Technology division at ACCO Brands.

 

Kensington Computer Products is a global leader in desktop and mobile device accessories, providing innovative solutions that enhance productivity, security, and comfort within the workplace. We are committed to delivering high-quality, user-centric products that meet the evolving needs of modern professionals.

 

We’re looking for an Associate Product Manager to support the development and execution of product strategies across key Kensington categories in EMEA who will be reporting to the Lead Product Manager within the Kensington product team. Based in the UK, you will collaborate with global and regional teams to help drive product innovation, market fit, and commercial success.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their product management career in a fast-paced, international environment.

 

This role will involve occasional travel.

Responsibilities

 

 

  • Category Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of assigned product categories, including market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape across EMEA.
  • Regional Advocacy: Represent EMEA-specific requirements in global product planning and development discussions.
  • Product Roadmap Support: Assist in shaping and maintaining product roadmaps, supporting the development process from concept through to launch.
  • Go-to-Market Execution: Contribute to the creation and execution of go-to-market strategies, including pricing, promotion, and channel placement.
  • Marketing Collaboration: Work with marketing teams to develop messaging, packaging, and sales collateral aligned with category strategy.
  • Sales Enablement: Support the product and sales teams with product data management and requests, building training guides and presentations to drive product knowledge and adoption.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track product performance using sales, inventory, and market data; assist in forecasting and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Lifecycle Management: Help the product team in managing the full product lifecycle, including new product introductions, end-of-life planning, and inventory transitions.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with supply chain, sales and marketing teams to ensure smooth execution of product plans.
  • Event Participation: Attend trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events to support product launces and gather market insights.

Qualifications

 

What We’re Looking For

 

Essential:

  • Already have experience within a product management, marketing or a commercial role.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, international environment.
  • Proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint); ERP system experience is a plus.
  • Interest in technology and consumer electronics.

 

Desirable:

  • Experience working in the computer peripherals or FMCG sector
  • Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
  • A second European language.
  • Experience with project management tools.
  • Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to learn.

 

 

What We Offer

 

At Kensington, we believe that great work happens when people feel valued, supported, and inspired. That’s why we offer more than just a job — we offer a vibrant, collaborative environment and meaningful perks:

 

  • Hybrid Work Model: working from home 2 days per week
  • Team Culture: Be part of a highly supportive and collegial team across EMEA and locally in Aylesbury
  • Top-Tier Work Environment: Work from our modern, fully equipped office at Millennium House in Aylesbury
  • Career Development: Potential opportunities to grow your skills and career in a dynamic, fast-paced industry
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Employer pension contribution
  • Company sick pay
  • Life assurance insurance
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Discounts and cashback benefits/reward program
  • Discounted products across the ACCO portfolio
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free car parking
  • Long Service Awards

 

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About Us:

You know our brands. You love our brands. You just may not know they are ours.

If you have touched a PowerA® gaming controller, a Five Star® notebook, a Swingline® stapler, a Quartet® dry erase board, or a Kensington® computer mouse, you have touched part of ACCO Brands Corporation. With annual revenues of over $1.7 Billion, ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) designs, markets, manufactures and sells branded academic, consumer and business products globally. The power of our brands, our unmatched global customer reach, and our strategic market strengths put us in a position to achieve global leadership and growth. We're proud of our long history of industry leadership and innovation and are focused on delivering exceptional value to our customers by providing unique, cutting-edge, branded products.

Apply and build a successful future with ACCO Brands.

 

More information about ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, can be found at www.accobrands.com.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACCO Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company strives to create a winning culture with a leadership promise to provide equal access and opportunity for all to grow, succeed, and contribute to their full potential.