Product Management Executive

About Knauf

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters & accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 86 countries, 35,000 employees worldwide, and sales of 10 billion Euro (in 2019), the Knauf Group is offering a range of career opportunities – in Europe, the USA, South America, Russia, Asia, and Africa

Responsibilities

1. Product Management

• Day-to-day management of the Product Lifecycle Management process
• Responsibility on product marketing documents and POSM
• Assist to manage the product portfolio
• Assist on the new product and system development and product launch
• Coordinate with technical service and quality dept to manage product & system testing in internal and external partners
• Coordinate with communication and digital function to promote the product brand
• Monitors local products along defined product KPIs

1. 2. Market research and analysis
2. 3. Reporting & Other Tasks

• Conduct market sizing and portfolio analysis
• Collects local customer needs, competitive intelligence and trends
• Prepare monthly marketing report
• Track marketing expense vs budget
• Sales and marketing support in the event, sales activities as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or other related fields; a technical background is preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in product management and building materials within a multinational company
• A can-do attitude, an open mindset, and strong business acumen
• Fluency in verbal and written English is preferred.