Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.
As Hydraulics product manager you will be part of the product management team Fluid Handling Solutions within the central Marketing & Strategy function. You are enabling profitable and sustainable sales and growth by holistic steering todays and future portfolio of products and services.
Your tasks:
▪ development and implementation of the product strategy for your dedicated product groups (ContiTech BA Industrial Solutions EMEA)
▪ product portfolio management under lifecycle and profitability aspects (launch, in-market-phase, end-of-Life, setting of strategic price points, create product training materials, product business performance)
▪ driving the organization to implement the product portfolio and roadmap in the most profitable way
▪ identifying and developing current and future value-selling opportunities
▪ Management of Product Master Data for product information management (PIM), product hierarchy and input for marketing activities (e.g. catalogues, trainings)
▪ identifying and analyzing specific markets, trends and evolving customer needs
▪ support the creation, decision-making and execution of business cases for new business opportunities▪ definition of product requirements for customers, internal interfaces, and suppliers
▪ Bachelor or Masters degree in Economics, Economical Engineering, Engineering, Business Administration or similar field
▪ 3+ years professional experience in a B2B environment in at least one of the following functional areas: Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Product Development/Application Engineering or Project Management
▪ Experienced in hydraulic industry and industrial applications, rubber or assembly production
▪ Proven project management and project leadership experience
▪ Proven ability to successfully work in highly diverse global teams
▪ Good organizational, teamwork and problem-solving skills
Intercultural/International Experience:
▪ Excellent multicultural communication and networking skills
▪ Language skills: highly proficient user of English language (written & spoken), advanced German language skills
▪ Flexibility and willingness for domestic and international business travels
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Economical Engineering, Engineering, Business Administration or similar field
- 3+ years professional experience in a B2B environment in Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Product Development/Application Engineering or Project Management
- Experience in the hydraulic industry and industrial applications, rubber or assembly production
- Proven project management and project leadership experience
- Proven ability to successfully work in highly diverse global teams
- Good organizational, teamwork and problem-solving skills
- Excellent multicultural communication and networking skills
- Highly proficient English language (written & spoken)
- Advanced German language skills
- Flexibility and willingness for domestic and international business travel
- Management of Product Master Data for PIM and product hierarchy input for marketing
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ContiTech is a leading industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe, and convenient material-based solutions using rubber, plastics, metal, and fabric. It serves diverse industrial sectors, including off-highway mobility, mining, agriculture, construction, energy management, and the automotive industry, providing system-critical components like hoses, conveyor belts, and air springs for challenging industrial environments globally.
