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Global Product Manager, Weller Industrial Soldering - DE - Besigheim
Summary
Reporting to the Weller Senior Director, Global Product Management & R&D, the Global Product Manager, Weller Industrial Soldering will be located in Besigheim, Germany. This position with the Global Power Tools Marketing department is responsible for developing and maintaining the complete industrial soldering portfolio. This includes managing the entire product life cycle for each product within the product line and evaluating revenue and profit margin to ensure a balanced portfolio. The Product Manager is also responsible for product requirement definitions, pricing, and product positioning based on market research, sales, and customer feedback in all regions for new and current products. The Product Manager will also prepare and deliver product trainings for sales/channel associates and customers as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The Product Manager is the company’s trend watcher for his/her product line and is heavily involved in and will sometimes lead the new product development process. Innovation, creativity, and quality will drive day to day work.
Key Responsibilities
• Participation in the definition, independent implementation and optimization of product planning (product road map)
• Conduct product/market research and analysis
• Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) initiatives to identify opportunities for new products, product line adjacencies, and product improvements
• Collaborate closely with the R&D team during the entire product definition and product development phases
• Collaborate with the Marcom team to develop successful product introductions
• Conduct profitability and life cycle review of all products within product line
• Manage pricing structure to optimize profitability, maintain competitiveness, and increase market share
Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, engineering or related field
• 5+ years of progressive product management experience
• Some knowledge of SAP
• Experience working with and leveraging a multi-functional and multinational team
• Experience with project management and toll-gate processes
• Flexibility to travel. Up to 30% travel
• Fluent in German and English
What we offer
• An exciting career opportunity
• Attractive Compensation package
• International environment
• Home Office possibilities
At Apex Tool Group (, we’re passionate about innovation. Whether that be products, processes or operations, our associates strive to find new ways each day to help our end-users solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the job site – we help build the future.
ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $ billion in annual revenues. Our 6,900 global associates have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH, SATA, Crescent, Cleco, Weller and APEX that professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike can trust to get the job done. With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and end-user safety in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.
As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.
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