Job ID: 3181
Alternate Locations: Germany-Hessen-Frankfurt; Germany-Hessen-Hattersheim
Job Title: Junior Product / Category Manager – Campingaz (m/w/d)
Location: Frankfurt area (Hattersheim am Main)
Reports to: Category Manager BBQ EMEA
Contract type: Permanent
Your Role & Team in a Nutshell
As an Jr. Product/Category Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the initiative pipeline for Campingaz BBQ lines in the EMEA region. You will lead a multi-functional project team, focusing on new product development and commercial initiatives. Your key stakeholders will include R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and EMEA market representatives.
You will be part of a small team of two people, within a larger Marketing group in Germany.
We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.
Your Key Responsibilities:
1. Contribute to the Initiative Pipeline: Identify and exploit market opportunities in the EMEA region, generate consumer and customer insights, and build convincing business plans.
2. Execute the Initiative Pipeline: Navigate initiatives through the regional stage gate process, build strong launch plans, and ensure clear messaging on consumer benefits.
3. Grow BBQ Sales and Profitability: Ensure pricing and profitability targets are met, lead projects to grow the category, and collaborate closely with manufacturing and key markets.
4. Initiate Creation of Communication Material: Work with the Brand & Communication department and local markets, create briefings for photo and video shoots, cooperate with agencies and develop POS material.Lead the Packaging development and inputs to the creation of websites and catalogues.
5. Collaborate with EMEA Markets: Act as the “owner” and “face” of the category and participate in selected customer meetings.
What You’ll Need
Minimum:
6. Bachelor’s degree in marketing (MBA or equivalent is a plus)
7. Minimum 2 years of experience in Product Management, preferably in BBQ and/or Outdoor Cooking Business or similar technical consumer products
8. Fluent in English (written & spoken)
9. Willing to travel internationally (approx. 10% of the time)
Your Advantage:
10. Experience in Trade Marketing, Communication, or Sales
11. International experience or interaction with different cultures
12. Solid technical understanding or interest in technical products
13. Strong communication skills and an ability to work with cross-functional and diverse teams
14. Knowledge of German, French, and/or Italian
15. Passion for grilling and barbecuing
What You Gain
Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.
Join us and benefit from:
16. Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home p.w.)
17. Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
18. Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
19. Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
20. Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
21. Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
22. Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
23. Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster Diversity & Inclusion
24. Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership
Are you interested?
If so, please click on “Apply Now” on this site and upload your CV in English.
If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone interview.
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