Market Manager (m / f / d) for Hydraulic Components In this position, you will develop and align the product value proposition in line with the company's goals and contribute to the continuous improvement of customer satisfaction.
Your responsibilities
Create a clear product vision and derive the product strategy and roadmap from this, while considering commercial goals.
Collaborate with engineering, sales, project management, marketing, and customer service departments to ensure that relevant requirements and targets are met.
Plan and manage product strategies throughout their product life cycle, ensuring differentiation and market relevance.
Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify trends and react to changes in the market as well as document customers and market requirements.
Take an active role in the strategy development for the business unit Hydraulics Components and contribute to setting long-term goals and priorities.
Act as the product expert for the portfolio and the market and be responsible for further developing the portfolio and monitoring the competition.
Develop business cases for new products and projects, including calculations like NPV and IRR to support informed investment decisions.
Act as the central interface for all relevant stakeholders and ensure that communication with customers is efficient and targeted at all levels.
Create white papers, case studies, and sales documents to present complex issues, supporting internal communication and external presentations.
Act as a product expert at internal and external events and represent the interests of the product portfolio at conferences and in front of key stakeholders.
Your qualifications
Hold a degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or a comparable technical, business or marketing-related field; an MBA is an advantage.
Have several years of experience in product and/or market management, ideally in the hydraulics sector or a similar technical industry with a solid understanding of market dynamics and customer requirements.
Possess in-depth knowledge of portfolio management and the development of product strategies and roadmaps, supported by experience in business case preparation (e.g. NPV, IRR, PI) and strong financial modelling skills.
Excel in market development through analysis, benchmarking, and documentation of customer and market requirements.
Have excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence teams and stakeholders at various levels, even without direct disciplinary responsibility.
Be proficient in German and English; French is an advantage.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, etc.).
Be endowed with strong emotional intelligence and can act as an interface between customers and internal departments, representing stakeholder interests.
Our offer
We offer you room for ideas, a secure job, modern and family-friendly employment conditions such as flexible working hours, home office, a company restaurant, training opportunities, as well as many benefits. The workplace is located in Bulle, surrounded by the wonderful nature of the Gruyère region. Start planning your personal and professional development with us.
In order to ensure a fair application process, we cannot accept applications by post or email.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
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