🎯 Role Overview
The Product Manager is responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and feature definition of the ESE steel product line and will act as the bridge between business, technology, and user experience, ensuring the product meets market needs and business goals. The Product Manager reports to the Managing Director of the steel business, works functionally with our Product and Development department and with ESE sister companies.
đź“Ś Key Responsibilities
* Define and communicate the product vision and strategy
* Conduct market research and gather customer insights
* Develop and maintain the product roadmap
* Support the Sales force in the Ten ESE European sister companies
* Write product requirements and collaborate with engineering and design teams
* Prioritize features based on business value, user feedback, and technical feasibility
* Coordinate product launches and go-to-market strategies
* Monitor product performance (sales, volume, pricing) using KPIs and analytics
* Stay informed about industry trends and competitors
🧠Required Skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Knowledge and understanding how to work across different countries
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management
* Experience with product management tools
* Ability to balance technical constraints with user needs
* European mindset, aware of the different cultures
* Fluent business English, other languages are a plus
🎓 Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
* 3–5 years of experience in product management or related roles.
* Experience in B to B is preferred
We are looking for a seasoned Sales Manager with a background in international Sales who has several years of experience in working with clients from different cultural backgrounds. Experience in the steel business is highly advantagous. The business travel for this position is around 50% (customer calls). Due to the European nature of this position it can be filled in any of the 10 ESE Sales offices (e.g. Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, etc.)