Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role as Global Product Manager Danoline within our global marketing organization of the ceiling business division could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
This role is ideal for a future-oriented and customer-focused professional, looking to make an impact in a truly global company. As a key member of our global product management team, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and managing the lifecycle of our Danoline product group. This role involves collecting and analyzing market trends, prioritizing global innovation projects, and leading cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products. Additionally, you will oversee the vitality and optimization of the product range throughout its lifecycle, making this position integral to the company's success in delivering cutting-edge solutions to the market.
What you’ll be doing:
* Collect product requirements and market trends from local sales, marketing teams, R&D and market studies to generate the global innovation idea pipeline for our Danoline product group
* Prioritize product innovation projects with a global reach and develop the product introduction planning together with Research & Development, Marketing, logistics and our production plants
* Build a business case as well as a sales, communication and pricing strategy for each innovation project including the relevant value proposition
* Lead the “go-to-market” process of the new product, coordinating activities with sales, logistics, manufacturing and marketing up to the product launch and follow-up that the newly launched product hits the customer requirements
* Coordinate global product and product brand positioning, range strategy along with pricing and communication strategy during the entire lifecycle
* Manage product range vitality and yearly range review and optimisation
What we’d love for you to have:
* Master or equivalent in Architecture or (Industrial) Engineering or Industrial Marketing
* Minimum 3 years experience in International Product Management or Marketing in a B2B business, ideally from the construction industry
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Result-oriented, proactive working style with experience from an international company
* Team player, who naturally builds strong relationships across functional teams
* Feel comfortable in a "sandwich" position between many different stakeholders
* Very strong verbal and written communication skills in English
We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
We’ll provide:
At Knauf Ceiling Solutions, you’ll be part of a global leader in ceiling solutions, where innovation and collaboration drive everything we do. We offer:
* The opportunity to drive innovation and make a tangible impact on our product portfolio.
* A creative, inclusive, and supportive environment where your ideas are valued.
* Professional growth opportunities and the chance to collaborate with talented, motivated colleagues worldwide.
This role is based in Munich (Germany), Paris (France) or Hobro (Denmark) with travel as needed to support projects and initiatives. You will report to the Head of Product Management, Business Intelligence and Customer Experience.
What happens next?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a team that values your skills, ideas, and ambition, we’d love to hear from you!
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - and we’ll get back to you soon.
We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 42,000 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Ceiling Solutions is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. With 10 manufacturing sites and a global presence in over 100 countries, we continue to grow and are looking for passionate, ambitious individuals to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.