International Product Manager (m/f/d)

International Product Manager (m/f/d) - Wood screws

Region: Cologne or Künzelsau (partially remote work is possible)
Bereich: Produktmanagement / Marketing
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READY FOR BERNER?
The BERNER Group is a European trading company for professionals in the mobility, construction and industry sectors. We are the leading B2B specialist and innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Our purpose is: "We are pushing the limits of the possible for the shapers of a better tomorrow". This means that our strong brands BERNER, BTI by BERNER and CCS help our customers to keep their business successful and running.
YOUR TASKS

• Strategically develop the wood screw range
• Develop and implement category strategy in line with corporate strategy
• Continuously improve assortment offer and build innovation pipeline together with engineering and sourcing.
• Define appropriate go-to-market approaches together with strategic marketing incl. pricing and sales teams to meet the needs of the joiner, carpenter and roofer.
• Steer sales and margin of your category by ensuring assortment productivity, drive business development activity with the sales organizations and perform product lifecycle management
• Standardize & harmonize existing assortments according to defined international category targets
• Steer the product portfolio and ensure it is up to date with changing market conditions (technological, legal & environmental guidelines)
• Drive commercial success of your product category based on defined KPI set by continuous monitoring and definition of improvement levers
• Develop and implement assortment strategy for your category
• Define product roadmap as well as development needs incl. product lifecycle management and align with relevant functions
• Track your product/assortment projects in terms of time, cost and specification
• Drive innovation management, ensure continuous updates of your assortment according to customer expectations and strategic guidelines
• Roll out product roadmap based on accepted business cases with respective functions and regional marketing
• Manage cross-functional projects according to your area of product responsibility

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor/Master in Business Administration/Marketing
• Alternative technical education with professional experiences in product management or category management of international assortments
• Previous work experience in an international setting
• Background in screws / timber construction
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive mindset; driven by results
• Customer- and process-centric approach
• Ability to manage tasks effectively, even in high-pressure situations
• Experience in leading projects
• Strong abilities in stakeholder management
• Proficiency in SAP-BW, MS-Office, and PIM (Product Information Management) knowledge
• English B1/B2 level

WHY BERNER?

• permanent contract
• mobile work is partially possible
• structured onboarding
• state-of-the-art workplace
• Künzelsau: canteen with daily, freshly prepared dishes
• Cologne: Pluxee food vouchers (formerly Sodexo)
• allowance for transportation costs
• bike leasing (Jobrad)
• Wellpass with more than 5.000 sport and fitness offers
• company pension scheme and employee purchase with attractive conditions
• many training and development opportunities within our future-oriented company

Are you ready to tread new paths with us?
Then waste no time and apply now. By using our very short online form you ensure a prompt process of your application. Please also submit your salary requirements and possible start date.
If you have any questions, you can reach Francesca Talamo:
+49 (0) 7940 121-641
We are looking forward to your application!