About the roleAs a product manager at Rubio Monocoat, you will be responsible for the strategic development, positioning, and growth of our product portfolio. You combine in-depth market knowledge with a hands-on approach, ensuring our products perfectly meet the needs of both B2B and B2C customers.You are a strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset and analytical skills. You take initiative, drive product development and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize the product range and successfully bring it to market.ResponsibilitiesStrategic product development – define the product strategy and roadmap, ensuring continuous growth and optimization of the portfolioMarket research – develop professional research briefings, collaborate with research agencies, interpret findings and translate insights into strategic product decisionsCompetitive analysis – actively gather competitor and market insights through customer visits, sales input, and trend analysisGo-to-market strategy & execution – develop and implement a clear GTM strategy, coordinating product launches with marketing and salesStakeholder management – act as the key liaison between R&D, production, marketing and sales to drive product development and improvementsProduct lifecycle management – manage the full product portfolio, optimize existing products, and make decisions on phase-out and innovationCommercial product strategy – determine the right positioning, pricing strategy, and differentiation to achieve a competitive advantageInternational customer engagement & market validation – regularly visit customers, attend trade fairs and participate in networking events to gather direct market insightsProject management & process optimization – lead product development projects and ensure efficient collaboration across teamsInnovation – anticipate future market trends and translate them into new products and servicesKey tasks & activitiesDevelop market research briefings and challenge research agenciesInterpret research findings and translate them into concrete product actionsActively engage with customers, distributors, and sales teams to gather market insightsAttend trade fairs and industry events to spot trends and expand the networkDefine the product roadmap and prioritize development initiativesDetermine product specifications, packaging requirements, pricing, and annual volumesCoordinate product development and launches with R&D, marketing, and salesManage product data in MRP and PIM systems to ensure accurate informationWork closely with marketing to create product packaging, social media content, commercial texts, and technical datasheetsEvaluate the impact of launched products and implement improvementsLead internal project meetings and report key findings and recommendations to managementManage and optimize internal processes related to product development and lifecycle managementYour profileMinimum 7 years of experience in product management, preferably in the woodworking & coatings sector or a technical/industrial sectorStrong strategic and analytical skills with a proven track record in developing successful product strategiesExperience in market research – ability to challenge research agencies, interpret data, and translate findings into actionExcellent commercial acumen – strong understanding of market needs and product positioningInternational experience and network – comfortable working in a B2B and B2C environment across multiple marketsStrong leadership skills – experienced in managing multidisciplinary teams and projectsHands-on mentality – strategic yet action-oriented, ensuring effective executionAffinity with woodworking and coatings is a plusExcellent communication skills in Dutch and English – additional languages are an assetWhat we offerA strategic and impactful role within an innovative and growing companyThe opportunity to shape and expand a product portfolio on an international levelA dynamic work environment with a high degree of autonomy and responsibilityAn attractive salary package with additional benefitsAre you an experienced product manager who thinks strategically but also takes action? Apply now and be part of the future of Rubio Monocoat!Email: mariam.berrezzouk@rubiomonocoat.com