Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture. As a global building materials manufacturer with 42,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future. Knauf Gips KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision. Can you say ‘yes’? Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you? Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions? Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions? Do you strive for personal and professional growth? What you'll do In your role you are responsible for managing the global gypsum plaster portfolio within the Knauf Gypsum Division You will act as an interface between the various regional and local product managers and other global teams such as Global R&D, Global Procurement or Knauf Digital As a Product Manager (m/f/d) you will derive a global product strategy for the gypsum plaster business by comparing the product portfolios of the regions and identifying the corresponding needs for product or portfolio improvements Summarize the identified product requirements in global projects and transfer them to the global R&D innovation pipeline is part of your job Your responsibilities include the tracking of the global business results (sales, volume, EBITDA, etc.) in your product group. In addition, you ensure that the country organizations in your area continuously monitor market trends, customer needs and competitive activities in order to act according to market and customer requirements Who you are You have established the basis for your professional journey through a degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Marketing Proven experience in product management and extensive technical expertise in plaster business and rendering are mandatory for this position Strong strategic and analytical skills to identify market trends and portfolio gaps to develop effective product strategies are essential requirements Fluency in English and a basic willingness to travel abroad on business is a must, other languages are an advantage Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact actively and transparently with different hierarchical levels, departments and countries round off your profile What we offer you We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things: Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family owned business Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, a wide time window for flexible working and weekly home office days Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g. Iphofen gym, swimming, soccer, etc.) as well as active health promotion through company doctor, occupational safety, etc. Daily time savings: Plenty of parking space and direct access to public transport (train, bus) through the company premises Feel Welcome: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events, a subsidized casino and our Barista coffee bar Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education and training courses Benefits and vouchers: Employee discounts with well-known brands as well as discounted employee purchasing E-bike leasing: Utilizing tax benefits while promoting your own health at the same time Relocation Support: Support in the event of a international change of location Knauf as an employer Knauf Gips KG is a company based in Germany that specialises in innovative systems for drywall construction, floors, plaster and façades. Our high-quality dry construction systems stand for outstanding sound, fire and thermal insulation on floors, walls and ceilings. The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth. Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.