Job opportunity

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

• You will lead innovation projects from a commercial point of view from idea till commercialization and lead all commercial aspects in a multifunctional launch team
• You will organize the production of product marketing materials, develop & create content in alignment with stakeholders from relevant departments, and coordinate strategic nonwoven projects from a global perspective
• You will contribute to product specification analysis, quality improvements and trend analysis (especially in sustainability), and have operational responsibility for the Voice of Customer process
• You will analyse and optimize the product portfolio, with a focus on profitability
• You will support in the creation of product management reporting (including developing and conducting internal & external surveys), and sales & other training materials
• You will be accountable for the execution of the material number process in Nonwovens

Our expectations for this exciting role

• You hold a Masters degree in Product Management & Innovation, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; and you have some relevant professional experience (eg an internship)
• You have experience in Product Management (product design, specifications, innovation, value proposition, technical know-how about relevant production technologies, claims); and knowledge of marketing & branding, with a strong marketing mindset (materials, positioning, pricing, and go-to-market strategy) and a creative flair
• You have strong project management and analytical skills (business & competitive intelligence); the ability to think conceptually, and a solutions-oriented disposition
• You are a great communicator, self-motivated and a flexible team player with a hands-on approach and good intercultural sensitivity
• You are knowledgeable about, and interested in, sustainability management; and some knowledge of the nonwoven value chain would be beneficial
• You have excellent spoken & written English skills, German language skills are also highly desirable

Our benefits

• Flexible working time arrangements within the frame of a flexitime model with homeoffice days and part-time options
• In-house and funded restaurant with garden, serving freshly prepared, organic-certified warm meals focussing on regional products
• Various health and sports opportunities such as financial contribution towards gym costs, health check-ups, physical therapy and more
• Various professional and personal training and further education opportunities in in-house education center (Bildungszentrum). Shared designing of your personal career path domestic and abroad
• A diverse and respectful corporate culture where safety and sustainability matter