Kickstart your career as a Product Manager and get a front-row seat to how products win in the market. In this role, you’ll dive into data, track trends, and help shape the strategies behind what companies want and need in the field of [Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and workplace safety.
You’ll work closely with brands, suppliers, and teams across marketing and sales, turning insights into real impact. It’s fast-paced, hands-on, and perfect if you’re curious, organized, and eager to learn. If you want to build skills, take ownership early, and grow in the field of Category Management, this is where it starts.
Our Mission
Obtaining the desired market share per product family with budgeted margins within the assortment to be carried in the chosen target groups across Europe and Asia.
Your responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position includes - but may not be limited to -:
Supporting the Category Manager in defining an optimal Group product range, including own brand products. This is done within defined PPE segments and in such a way that the product range continues to meet market, compliance and sustainability requirements. Maintains contact with (international) suppliers for this purpose.
Creating conditions and circumstances for optimal market acceptance of the products in the targeted market segment. Provides
effective sales arguments and support for the operational sales departments and promotional communications.Supporting the international Lyreco Intersafe business lines with product and
market knowledge in day to day operations and international tenders.
Analyzing the results per product family and on item level to drive commonality and steer KPIs where necessary.
Performing operational tasks related to creating and maintaining master data in ERP (SAP, Exact) and PIM (Stibo STEP) for Group Marketing.
Your profile
This is an important role within the business. You will ideally have some or all of the following skills:
Bachelor’s degree, or higher professional education level of working and thinking.
Preferably two years of relevant work experience in a similar sector or position.
Professional skilled in use of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Excellent knowledge of the English and Ducth language. Proficiency in multiple languages is an advantage.
Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products and markets, or otherwise an affinity with them and a willingness to acquire and expand PPE knowledge.
Good communication, analytical and negotiating skills
Hands on mentality
Ability to collaborate in an international work environment
Our offer
A friendly and informal company culture and workplace in our
sustainable and circular building in WoerdenA salary in line with your background and experience
A one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment
Flexible working hours and the option to work hybrid
A successful, fast-growing, international and ambitious company that supports your personal development
At least 25 vacation days on a full-time basis, 8% vacation pay, the option to enroll in our group health insurance plan, a laptop, and mobile.
Our “Social Club” fosters connections among colleagues through fun outings, sports activities, and social gatherings
About ‘Groenendijk Bedrijfskleding’ (part of Lyreco)
Groenendijk, part of Lyreco, specializes in high-quality workwear solutions that enable professionals to perform safely, comfortably, and confidently. We serve a wide range of sectors, including government, retail, transport, and industry, providing end-to-end solutions from development to delivery.
Our organization combines the strength of an international group with the agility and expertise of a specialized Center of excellence. Based in Woerden, we operate as a key hub within the Safety Business Unit, collaborating closely with international colleagues.
We foster a professional yet informal working culture, where collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement are key. Alongside performance, we also value employee engagement and well-being, supported by various team and social initiatives.
Interested?
If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply via the
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher professional education level
- Approximately two years relevant work experience in a similar sector or position
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent knowledge of English and Dutch
- Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products or strong affinity and willingness to learn
- Good communication, analytical and negotiating skills
- Hands-on mentality
- Ability to collaborate in an international work environment
- Experience with master data management in ERP and PIM systems (SAP, Exact, Stibo STEP)
What We Do
The Lyreco Group is the European leader and the third largest distributor of workplace products and services in the world. A privately-owned company since 1926, Lyreco is now present in 25 countries with 13 partners in 15 additional countries, operating in 40 different countries across the globe. A global workplace solutions company with 12,000 employees, Lyreco’s mission is to delivery sustainably, what any workplace needs, so its people can focus on what matters most. We are pioneers, today and tomorrow, in delivering what any workplace needs, from workplace products, to services, anywhere you work. We are active in the areas of office supplies, print services and consumables, PPE and safety solutions, coffee and catering, hygiene and cleaning, furniture and ergonomics solutions, and wellbeing services. With our core values of excellence, passion respect, and agility driving every decision, and a perfect blend of people, technology, and our corporate social responsibility strategy, we aim to deliver a great working day for our people and our customers. We strive for perfection in everything we do, and we really care for our customers. We believe in trust, respect and ethical behaviour, and we remain agile with our ability to anticipate, innovate and adapt to change. To learn more about Lyreco – check out our website
