- Strategically develop the wood screw range
- Develop and implement category strategy in line with corporate strategy
- Continuously improve assortment offer and build innovation pipeline together with engineering and sourcing.
- Define appropriate go-to-market approaches together with strategic marketing incl. pricing and sales teams to meet the needs of the joiner, carpenter and roofer.
- Steer sales and margin of your category by ensuring assortment productivity, drive business development activity with the sales organizations and perform product lifecycle management
- Standardize & harmonize existing assortments according to defined international category targets
- Steer the product portfolio and ensure it is up to date with changing market conditions (technological, legal & environmental guidelines)
- Drive commercial success of your product category based on defined KPI set by continuous monitoring and definition of improvement levers
- Develop and implement assortment strategy for your category
- Define product roadmap as well as development needs incl. product lifecycle management and align with relevant functions
- Track your product/assortment projects in terms of time, cost and specification
- Drive innovation management, ensure continuous updates of your assortment according to customer expectations and strategic guidelines
- Roll out product roadmap based on accepted business cases with respective functions and regional marketing
- Manage cross-functional projects according to your area of product responsibility
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor/Master in Business Administration/Marketing
- Alternative technical education with professional experiences in product management or category management of international assortments
- Previous work experience in an international setting
- Background in screws / timber construction
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive mindset; driven by results
- Customer- and process-centric approach
- Ability to manage tasks effectively, even in high-pressure situations
- Experience in leading projects
- Strong abilities in stakeholder management
- Proficiency in SAP-BW, MS-Office, and PIM (Product Information Management) knowledge
- English B1/B2 level
WHY BERNER?
- permanent contract
- mobile work is possible
- structured onboarding
- state-of-the-art workplace
- Künzelsau: canteen with daily, freshly prepared dishes
- Cologne: Pluxee food vouchers (formerly Sodexo)
- allowance for transportation costs
- bike leasing (Jobrad)
- Wellpass with more than 5.000 sport and fitness offers
- company pension scheme and employee purchase with attractive conditions
- many training and development opportunities within our future-oriented company
READY FOR BERNER?
We are the leading B2B specialist and innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Furthermore, we deliver over 100.000 premium products for repair, care and maintenance to our customers in the mobility, construction and industrial sectors to keep their business winning and running. In addition, with our strong brands BERNER, BTI by BERNER and Caramba, we offer industry-leading services that enable our customers to focus on their business and drive it forward.
Are you ready to tread new paths with us?
Then waste no time and apply now. By using our very short online form you ensure a prompt process of your application. Please also submit your salary requirements and possible start date.
If you have any questions, you can reach Francesca Talamo :
+49 15146193211
We are looking forward to your application!
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