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SurTec, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a leading provider of chemical specialities for surface treatment, with manufacturing facilities in Europe, North and South America and Asia, operating in more than 20 countries with its own subsidiaries and a global distribution network. Headquartered in Germany, the company serves four fields of application – Industrial Parts Cleaning, Metal Pre-treatment, Functional and Decorative Electroplating. We offer a highly comprehensive portfolio in these sectors and supply almost all segments, industries and markets dealing with advanced surface treatment.

You support our team as

Senior) Global Product Manager – Metal Pre-treatment (f / m / d)

• Strategic Focus : Drive the technical development and strategic direction of metal pre-treatment applications across global markets, ensuring excellence in implementation and innovation
• Subject Matter Expertise : Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for international key customers, delivering in-depth technical consulting and managing complex industrial challenges in close cooperation with local teams.
• Strategy : Lead high-impact global customer and product initiatives, from acquisition and onboarding to long-term development, with a focus on delivering measurable results.
• Portfolio : Orchestrate the lifecycle of a global product portfolio – including new product introductions, harmonization, strategic positioning, audits, and phase-outs.
• Enablement : Design and deliver internal training concepts focused on technical excellence, product differentiation, and competitive advantages for diverse global teams.
• Experience : Extensive, hands-on technical expertise in the field of chemical specialities, ideally with a focus on metal pre-treatment and industrial-scale applications.
• Competence : Documented success in managing complex projects, developing new business, and engaging with key accounts on a technical level.
• Languages : Fluent in English (mandatory); German and / or Mandarin are a strong plus.
• Autonomy : Exceptional ability to operate independently, paired with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
• Mobility : Willingness to travel internationally (ca.50%) and engage on-site with customers and subsidiaries across regions.

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