To support our team in Lübeck starting as soon as possible we are looking for an Portfolio & Product Manager (m/w/d).
OUR OFFER:
✓ Dynamic working environment in an established family business with flat hierarchies
✓ A challenging and varied job in an international environment.
✓ Attractive additional services:
✓ 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
YOUR TASKS
✓ Portfolio & Category 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.
YOUR PROFILE
✓ Education & Work Experience: B.A. plusyears 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.
Interested? Then we look forward to receive your application.