Position
Following our successful international growth strategy, we have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic
International Product Manager Technical Rolls (m/w/d)
based in France (Tarare) or Germany (Troisdorf).
In close cooperation with the R&D, purchasing, manufacturing and the global sales teams, the Product Manager is responsible for the strategic development of the Technical Rolls product ranges (Homogeneous), incl. market analysis, product development project management and strategic marketing support.
Your role:
1. Act as the key interface and translator between the commercial market requirements and our product development / innovation departments.
2. Analyse local market demands worldwide, identify trends and understand future customer expectations.
3. Develop the Technical Rolls product ranges based on solid data / business cases to contribute to the global business development strategies for the relevant product groups
4. Be a main driver of innovation for the Technical Rolls ranges in close cooperation with R&D and engineering departments – and in line with overall company vision.
5. Manage the product development project life cycle, taking into account technical limitations in the production, potential CAPEX requirements and ROI calculations – together with R&D, engineering, purchasing, controlling and manufacturing.
6. Build a strategic marketing plan for the selected ranges, incl. definition of sales targets, market positioning, business development opportunities and differentiation from competitors.
7. Monitor the product portfolio performance (product scorecards, mix, etc.), analyse sales KPIs and pricing and create insightful performance reports for the management.
8. Create product communication tools, ensure access to relevant product data (technical databanks, training, promotion tools) and proactively support the Gerflor sales teams on all aspects related to the Technical Rolls ranges.
Requirements
9. University degree in management, marketing or engineering
10. 5+ years working experience in similar role in the building materials industry
11. Strong analytical capabilities and very good project management skills (multi-project management, multi-stakeholder management)
12. Good technical understanding and focus on detail
13. Customer-centric mindset and very good commercial skills
14. Team player attitude and the ability to prepare and take decisions
15. The flexibility to work cross-functionally and to quickly to adapt to different people and management levels – in an international environment
16. Very good communication skills in English and German
17. Willingness to travel (approx. 25%)
Other information
Our offer:
18. Join a thriving multinational organization with a strong track record of success.
19. Shape your career and make an impact through continuous development opportunities and meaningful contributions to the business.
20. Enjoy a dynamic and diverse role with varied responsibilities that keep every day interesting.
21. Benefit from an attractive compensation package and long-term career prospects.
GERFLOR, a company committed to diversity and inclusion, ensures equal opportunities through a recruitment process free from any form of discrimination.
To guarantee that no talent is overlooked, we encourage everyone to apply!