Robotics Product Manager (M/F)
At Yamabiko Europe, our mission is to create the bridge that bonds people and nature with the future. We provide innovative solutions for robotized mowing technologies and outdoor power equipment (OPE).
In order to grow further, address new markets and better serve our customers, we are looking for a dynamic Robotics Product Manager to join our Sales & Marketing Team, based in Wavre, Belgium.
Let’s talk about your role
Under the supervision of the Robotics Sales & Marketing Director, after acquiring a solid understanding of our existing and planned robotic products and applications, you will be responsible to drive the development and success of our product lines.
Key responsibilities :
* Product Strategy: develop and implement product strategies that align with company goals and market needs;
* Market Research: conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, new markets and competitive landscape (keep up to date our competitive benchmarking, the EGMF figures and participation, the legal framework evolution, …);
* Business case elaboration and Business / market development: define the sales forecast, pricing, differentiating product features, distribution channels and promotion required to successfully launch products;
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: work closely with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product launches and lifecycle management;
* Product Development: participation in the product development process from concept to launch, ensuring the prioritization of the market requirements, timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. ( make sure that all required market input and sales support is available);
* Performance Analysis: monitor product performance and gather feedback to inform future enhancements and iterations (e.g. organize with the marketing customer satisfaction surveys and dealers / distributors interviews).
Your Profile
You have a Master’s degree in Business engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
* Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position, preferably in innovative industry;
* Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret market data;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;
* At least fluent in French and English, knowledge of any other language is an advantage;
* Ready to travel more or less 20% of your time.
Geographical scope
We encourage and support flexibility by enabling our employees to work from home for 2 days a week.
Easy reachable by car and public transportation, our office is located in Wavre, 25km south of Brussels.
What do we offer?
* A work-life balance
* An open and nice working atmosphere with colleagues working at a high level of expertise, striving altogether to achieve ambitious objectives
* Multiples trainings to strengthen your skills
* A truly international and multicultural environment
Our company
Yamabiko Europe (YE), a Belgian subsidiary of the globally recognized Yamabiko Corporation based in Japan, is at the forefront of delivering advanced outdoor power equipment and robotic mowing solutions.
With a significant presence in Europe, Yamabiko is expanding its influence in North America, Asia, and beyond. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Yamabiko is a trusted name in Outdoor Power Equipment, Agricultural Machinery, and Industrial Machinery.
What are our business activities ?
Robotic Mowers and Golf Ball Pickers
Belrobotics leads the global market in commercial-scale automatic lawn mowers for large areas. Our innovative designs cater to turf areas up to 75,000 m², providing efficient, reliable solutions for maintaining sports facilities, private gardens, and expansive open spaces.
As Yamabiko Europe extends, our robots are also sold under the brand ECHO Robotics on the North American and Asian market as well as some European countries.
Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE)
Our OPE department is committed to promoting both professional brands : ECHO and SHINDAIWA, across Europe and Africa. Our product range includes high-performance chainsaws for limbing, felling, and pruning trees; versatile trimmers and brush-cutters for grass cutting, mowing, and clearing; and powerful blowers for leaf and debris management.
Every day, we promote 5 values that are dear to us: integrity, excellence, team spirit, commitment and sustainability.
Join us as we continue to innovate and expand our offerings, delivering top-tier solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers worldwide.
If you are interested in this challenging job opportunity, please, send your application to Sylvie Gérard, Business Operations Assistant at recruitment@yamabiko.eu.
Only selected candidates will be contacted. Head hunters, please, abstain !