Summary: Spearhead product development, market analysis, and strategic planning for a globally renowned organization in the construction industry. Key responsibilities include category development, trend analysis, sustainability, and collaboration with local and international teams.<
1. Key Responsibilities
* Category Development: Develop products and solutions tailored to specific markets in Europe, focusing on Western Europe and the Nordics.
* Market & Trend Analysis: Monitor and analyze current and future trends in facade solutions to identify opportunities for safe, aesthetic, and cost-efficient installations.
* Sustainability & Technical Insight: Stay ahead of technical and sustainable trends, ensuring product offerings align with the latest industry standards.
* Strategic Planning: Lead the creation and execution of sub-category strategies, providing clear guidance to local product management and sales teams.
* Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the development of new products, solutions, and accessories, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and market needs.
* Market Strategy Optimization: Analyze and optimize go-to-market strategies to maximize value creation for Wienerberger and its stakeholders.
* Business Case Development: Prepare proposals with solid business cases, demonstrating the short and long-term profitability of products and solutions.
* Collaboration & Best Practices: Collaborate with local and international product managers, sharing best practices and offering guidance.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Work with internal and external key decision-makers, leveraging partnerships with innovation leaders to drive category success.
* Budget Management: Manage and monitor the category's project budget to ensure efficient resource allocation and cost management.
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2. Required Profile
* Educational Background: Master's degree in construction, architecture, or a related field, with additional business training a plus.
* Industry Expertise: Proven experience in product management, ideally within an international context, with previous experience in the construction or building materials sector highly advantageous.
* Personal Attributes: Strong diplomatic and communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead, a strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and results.
* Languages: Fluency in English and French is essential, with proficiency in additional languages a plus.
* Mobility: Willingness to travel frequently across the region to support business activities.
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* Offered
o A key role in a globally renowned and industry-leading organization.
o The opportunity to drive innovation and shape the future of facade solutions within a dynamic and evolving market.
o A collaborative, sustainability-driven company culture that values both product excellence and people development.
o An attractive compensation package, including fringe benefits, training opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth.