What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at Metabo?
Our globally recognized powertools are developed, produced, sold and supported with green passion by our 5,500 employees from over 100 countries.
Professional users around the world rely on our brands HiKOKI, Metabo, Metabo HPT, Carat and Sankyo as well as the sustainable CAS battery system with 40 partnerships.
As a medium-sized company rooted in the Swabian town of Nürtingen near Stuttgart, we combine tradition and innovation to form a coherent whole within the international KOKI Group.
Responsibilities :
optimizing profitability and margins
- Develops product roadmaps and leads new product initiatives through the eyes of the end user's unmet needs to create unique value - from initial research through product launch and results
- Global launch preparation and controlling of the launch success as member of project-team
- Guide trainers in the SBU (train the trainers)
- Study and consider sales chances and align the product strategy for all KOKI brands
- Market research : market information / statistics within report preparations; provide methodology and support to members to conduct surveys
- Life cycle management though maximizing product SKU productivity, ensuring profitability and rationalization
- Partners with sales team through participation in key customer planning and meetings, channel initiatives, and product training for assigned categories
- Collaborate with marketing communications on go-to-market strategy to meet category and business objectives
- Partner with channel and SCM teams to ensure accurate new product forecasts, as well as alignment on promotion activities
Core Competencies :
Education & Experience :
Bachelor's degree and 4 years of product management experience (marketing / technical background preferred)
Language Skills :
Ability to read, write, and present business and technical information clearly
Mathematical Skills :
Competence in applying statistical and mathematical concepts to practical situations
Problem-Solving :
Skilled in handling diverse, non-standardized challenges
Computer Skills :
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Sounds like what you are looking for?
Then we look forward to receiving your online application, via our online career portal. We look forward to meeting you soon.
