Main Objectives / Area of impact / Influence on business and organisation :
Drive the strategic development of the Villeroy & Boch Group product portfolio to become the recognised market and brand leader in its chosen sectors in the market by being the portfolio expert and champion, supported by an in-depth understanding of the market.
Set market strategies based on customer/ market requirements and actionable plans
Drive new development projects internally and externally
Main Position Tasks :
1. Defining and executing the short to mid term (2-5 yrs) product portfolio strategy and plan (incl lifecycle mgmt.) in assigned markets
Responsibility for turnover and profitability development within the key markets
Identify growth opportunities in assigned markets to develop a market-specific medium to long-term product strategy and harmonize it with production and supply chain Alignment within the team
Active study and analysis of market and competitive products for benchmarking, and to define actions to optimise turnover, market share and profitability.
Gathers market knowledge about market standards, requirements and feeds them into NPS
2. PLC management and Product Performance Management
Link between technical product development, Sales, Marketing and SCM. Provides input about necessary product improvements, innovations and sales activities.
Adjustment of products in their lifecycle (performance, design, function, quality, costs)
Reporting & Performance mgmt
- CM1 / Net turnover and pcs analysis – securing the business plan achievement
- Define sales actions with sales and measure outcome
Responsible to maintain maser data and product information (incl PIM etc)
3. SoP alignment
Responsible for annual / project budget & demand planning in consultation with sales team.
Responsible for rolling demand planning for the market in consultation with sales team.
4. Product Marketing
Provide training to internal organisation and customers for new and existing products. Document trainings (video etc)
Identify compelling story and USP´s
Proactive sell -out support of customers
Support marketing & communications on new product launches and manage related processes, collaterals for new products, and to (a) develop effective launch promotional plans and (b) to develop materials & conduct training for sales team.
5. New Product Development
Steers the product development and launch of new products and improvement
Provides feedback on businesss plan volumes / prices
Aligns with different departments /countries
Required Qualification
Education :
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Development / Business or a related field
Type and length of necessary job experience :
At least 3-5 years of experience in a related field
Specific Knowledge (only essential specific knowledge; e.g. language skills if mandatory) :
Excellent English skills, strong analytical skills, good knowledge of all MS Office applications
Strong business acumen
Doer mentality
Think outside the box with us! #shapeandcreateSkills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Product Development/Business or related field
- At least 3-5 years of experience in a related field
- Excellent English skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Good knowledge of all MS Office applications
- Strong business acumen
- Doer mentality
What We Do
Opportunities for go-getters and goal-setters – become part of Villeroy & Boch! Ceramic is our strength. But the ability to perceive things differently is also part of our DNA. For this precise reason, we are looking for motivated colleagues to join our 8,000 employees in 125 countries. People who are eager to make things happen and rise to new challenges. And to work with us to shape Villeroy & Boch's successful future. Find out more about our extensive and varied vacancies offering excellent career and development prospects – in departments including Marketing & Sales, Online Marketing & E-commerce, HR, Finance, SCM, IT and Production. Take your first step on the career ladder with Villeroy & Boch Pupils: build solid foundations for your career with an apprenticeship or a dual study programme. Students: from work experience to student traineeships or dissertation – opportunities are available in many different departments. Graduates: as part of our junior programme, we support you all the way to your first management position. Professionals: we offer exciting opportunities for people at all stages of their careers, from entry-level positions to management roles. You will take on exciting tasks as well as responsibility at Villeroy & Boch from day one. Because we firmly believe that each and every one of our employees has his or her own very individual strengths. We will help to you fully explore this valuable potential, with tailored training and development programmes, a balance between career and family life, an attractive working environment with impressive architecture, modern offices and a friendly atmosphere. And, of course, by rewarding outstanding performance. Visit our careers website now to find out more about the company and our current vacancies. We look forward to hearing from you. Visit villeroyboch.com/career! Legal notice & privacy policy: https://www.villeroy-boch.de/social-media-datenschutz-impressum.html
