International Product Manager (m/f/d)

YOUR TASKS

• Develop and execute assortment and category strategies both tailored to your specific category and aligned with corporate objectives
• Enhance product offerings and foster innovation in collaboration with sourcing, while determining effective go-to-market strategies alongside strategic marketing, pricing, and sales teams
• Implement product roadmaps based on approved business cases, with support from respective functions and regional marketing, while also defining product roadmaps and development requirements, including product lifecycle management, in alignment with relevant functions
• Manage direct sales and margin performance within the category, ensuring efficient assortment management, fostering business growth with sales teams, and overseeing product lifecycle management
• Drive the commercial success of your product category by monitoring defined KPIs and identifying improvement opportunities
• Manage projects for adherence to timelines, budgets, and specifications
• Standardize and harmonize assortments globally in accordance with predefined category objectives
• Lead innovation management efforts, ensuring regular updates to your assortment based on customer expectations and strategic directives
• Manage the product portfolio, ensuring compliance with evolving market conditions, including legal and environmental regulations, while also overseeing cross-functional projects within your area of product responsibility

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration/Marketing. Alternatively, possess technical education with practical experience in product or category management of international assortments
• Previous work experience in a global setting
• 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
• Fluency in written and spoken English

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

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 Anika Rosche:

+49 (0) 221 80 260 763

We are looking forward to your application!