International Product Manager (m/f/d)

International Product Manager (m / f / d)

Region : Cologne or Künzelsau (mobile work is possible)

Bereich : Produktmanagement / Marketing

READY FOR BERNER?

We are the leading B2B specialist and innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Furthermore, we deliver over . premium products for repair, care and maintenance to our customers in the mobility, construction and industrial sectors to keep their business winning and running.

In addition, with our strong brands BERNER, BTI by BERNER and Caramba, we offer industry-leading services that enable our customers to focus on their business and drive it forward.

YOUR TASKS

• Develop and execute assortment and category strategies tailored to both your specific category and aligned with corporate objectives
• Enhance product offerings and foster innovation in collaboration with sourcing, while determining effective go-to-market strategies alongside strategic marketing, pricing, and sales teams
• Implement product roadmaps based on approved business cases, with support from respective functions and regional marketing, while also defining product roadmaps and development requirements, including product lifecycle management, in alignment with relevant functions
• Direct sales and margin performance within the category, ensuring efficient assortment management, fostering business growth with sales teams, and overseeing product lifecycle management
• Drive the commercial success of your product category by monitoring defined KPIs and identifying improvement opportunities
• Manage projects for adherence to timelines, budgets, and specifications
• Standardize and harmonize assortments globally in accordance with predefined category objectives
• Lead innovation management efforts, ensuring regular updates to your assortment based on customer expectations and strategic directives
• Manage the product portfolio, ensuring compliance with evolving market conditions, including legal and environmental regulations, while also overseeing cross-functional projects within your area of product responsibility

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration / Marketing. Alternatively, possess technical education with practical experience in product or category management of international assortments
• Previous work experience in a global setting
• 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
• Fluency in written and spoken English

WHY BERNER?

• permanent contract
• mobile work is 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. sport and fitness offers
• company pension scheme and employee purchase with attractive conditions
• many training and development opportunities within our future-oriented company
Vor 30+ Tagen