Job OverviewTo support our team in Lübeck starting as soon as possible we are looking for a Product Strategy Leader.Our Offer:A dynamic working environment in an established family business with flat hierarchies, a challenging and varied job in an international environment.Key Responsibilities:✓ Portfolio Management: Support the development and execution of product portfolio strategies across tobacco categories and markets in East Europe & CIS markets. Oversee and manage the full product lifecycle from launch to discontinuation ensuring compliance and profitability.✓ Product Development & Innovation: Lead regional implementation of new and existing product initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to adapt products to local consumer needs manage packaging updates and ensure market-specific compliance.✓ Market & Competitor Analysis: Monitor market trends consumer behaviour and competitor activity using syndicated data sources. Translate insights into actionable recommendations for product and commercial strategies.✓ Commercial Support: Contribute to sales forecasting promotional planning and portfolio activation across various trade channels. Work closely with commercial teams to support portfolio performance and operational efficiency.✓ Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products meet local regulatory requirements. Coordinate regulatory-driven changes in partnership with local teams and operations.✓ Stakeholder Management: Serve as the key liaison for portfolio matters aligning with Commercial Marketing Trade Marketing and Operations teams to drive cohesive execution.Required Skills and QualificationsWe are looking for someone with:✓ Education & Work Experience: B.A. plus - 6 years of relevant work experience (Commercial or Marketing) in a FMCG / CPG environment.✓ Analytical & Commercial Acumen: Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret market insights and financial metrics to drive portfolio decisions. Solid understanding of P&L and commercial strategy. Experience in Tobacco or CPG sectors in East Europe/CIS is a strong plus.✓ Portfolio & Project Management: Proven experience managing product portfolios and leading cross-functional projects independently balancing short-term execution with long-term strategy.✓ Cross-Cultural Communication: Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate across diverse functions and geographies. Skilled in stakeholder management within a matrix organization.✓ Mindset & Execution: Detail-oriented organized and hands-on. Resilient adaptable and proactive in managing complexity. Demonstrates ownership and strong cross-functional project management skills.✓ Language Skills: Fluent in German and English. Russian would be beneficial.BenefitsWe offer:✓ Company pension scheme✓ Capital accumulation benefits✓ Receipt of Deputat✓ Corporate fitness by EGYM Wellpass✓ Water coffee tea and fresh fruit at your disposal✓ Subsidized canteen food✓ Corporate Benefits✓ Job ticket subsidy