PRODUCT MANAGER (M/F/X) (3)

<p>You can expect a globally successful premium brand, innovative products, and exciting projects with forward-looking marketing activities in this role. You will have the opportunity to shape the product category for which you are responsible actively with a lot of initiative, creativity, and communication skills.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>End-to-end responsible for the product category (Portfolio), collection of product data, and implementation of it accordingly into the portfolio;</p></li><li><p>Development of local product strategy for the owned category and steering the sales department based on the strategy;</p></li><li><p>Owner of the NPI Process (from product idea, evaluation of potential to market launch, keeping data alive through JIRA);</p></li><li><p>Market analyses based on external and internal sources (monthly deep dives, sharing with departments involved);</p></li><li><p>Track and analyze the category/product performance (market/ competitor/ sell-in/sell-out/distribution dynamics) and recommend actions;</p></li><li><p>Define the initial pricing &amp; price positioning over a lifetime, taking into account the category. margin;</p></li><li><p>Design the channelizing based on global guidelines and local market requirements, and develop line-ups;</p></li><li><p>Set the Initial FC, challenging bottom-up FC to come to the Requested FC (planning of main categories as monthly marketing forecast);</p></li><li><p>Stirring product-related activities (ratings &amp; reviews/product testings…) and implementation of results into datasheets / sharing with stakeholders;</p></li><li><p>First contact for product-related topics/questions;</p></li><li><p>Management of upload of product data on delonghi-media and distribution of product data to functions/departments;</p></li><li><p>Management of product-related translations (eShop, Power Images, A+ Content);</p></li><li><p>Responsible for the sales support material (e.g., product presentation, datasheets) of the owned product group;</p></li><li><p>Briefing on adaptations of products catalog;</p></li><li><p>Owner of JF meetings with sales teams and SC.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Degree in economics with a focus on marketing or comparable qualification;</p></li><li><p>At least 4-5 years of professional experience in marketing/product management - preferably in the consumer goods sector;</p></li><li><p>Experience in sales is a plus;</p></li><li><p>Distinct analytical ability and strategic problem-solving skills;</p></li><li><p>Independent, decisive working style and strong implementation skills;</p></li><li><p>Entrepreneurial approach and hands-on solid mentality;</p></li><li><p>Strong persuasive and communication skills;</p></li><li><p>High level of commitment, resilience, and flexibility;</p></li><li><p>Ability to work under high pressure simultaneously on multiple projects and under changing conditions;</p></li><li><p>Team player;</p></li><li><p>Enjoyment and enthusiasm for food and cooking;</p></li><li><p>Excellent computer skills in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel), SAP knowledge and experience in using Adobe Photoshop an advantage;</p></li><li><p>Excellent knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken.</p></li></ul><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>