Product Proposition Analyst - Local Government

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We are seeking a Product Proposition Analyst to work closely with the Product Management team to research and support the development of business cases for new developments, analysing the competitive landscape, opportunities, costs, and pricing strategy. 

This role can be hybrid from any of our offices within the UK (50% in Office). However, for the initial training period there will be an expectation of attendance to our Bracknell office to allow the individual to work and learn from the wider team.

This individual will be supporting Management teams in Revenues & Benefits and Central Government to define and implement the go-to-market strategy for products. Activities include product and competitor research, business case development, price modelling, developing USPs and market messaging, supporting development of product launch plans and collateral, supporting internal and external launch activities, customer engagement, ongoing sales support, reference site development, and support.

• Collaborate with the Product Management team and Marketing to support the development of product USPs and messaging that resonates with customers, new business targets, and market influencers. 
• Support management of internal product launch activities to ensure that Sales, Pre-Sales, Consultancy, and Project Management teams understand the proposition, messaging, and go-to-market strategy. Support this activity with production and ongoing maintenance of collateral, including the ‘What You Need to Know’ document, presentation slides, and pricing guidance.
• Research including competitor activity, market sizing, trends, and policy changes.
• Work closely with the Product and Marketing teams to support the development of external product launch plans to support lead generation.
• Work with Marketing to maximise value from customers via integrated communications plans, including events, case studies, blogs, etc.
• Work with Marketing and Pre-Sales to develop content for Sales and Marketing campaigns, including presentation material, product demonstration videos, newsletter content, blog articles, brochures, etc.
• Support production and approval of Software Release Bulletins, Information Bulletins, and internal briefings.
• As required, assist the Sales team with bid responses, sales proposals, and quotations.
• Support the Sales team with ad-hoc queries, as required.
• Support the management of NEC product roadmaps with product management teams.
• Support the management of the Product Catalogue 
• Support the development of content on the Customer Portal
• Support analysis of customer and sales activity to support business budget and investment planning.

Qualifications, work experience, knowledge:

• Excellent people and management skills to interact with colleagues, customers, and partner organisations 
• Product Analysis experience of local and/or central government
  Experience in the IT sector
• Experience in preparing a variety of written materials on various topics and styles for diverse audiences.
• Good understanding of IT sector, with the ability to translate technical jargon into simple, understandable, and relatable messages
• Qualification in Business, Communications, IT, or similar 
• Understanding of the Public Sector
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle 
• Experience in product marketing and launch management of software products
• Experience in conducting competitor analysis and market research
• UK Driving License
• Meets minimum standards to obtain National Non Police Vetting and Government SC security clearance.

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) 
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell 
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.

All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.

Who We Are:

We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.

Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.

We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.