International Product Manager Power Tools & Pneumatic Tools (f/m/d)

DE11 Berner Omnichannel Trading Holding SE; Künzelsau; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Job bike leasing

Commuting allowance

Corporate benefits

Company pension scheme

Further training opportunities

Zusammenfassung

BERNER Group in Germany seeks an International Product Manager for Power Tools & Pneumatic Tools to drive category strategy and portfolio lifecycle across Europe. You will identify market opportunities, develop go-to-market plans, and coordinate launches with Sales, Procurement, Quality, Marketing and local teams.

You bring several years in Product or Category Management, strong analytical and project management skills, and fluency in English (German a plus).

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering or comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in Product Management or Category Management.
• Experience within Power Tools, Pneumatic Tools, Tools, Industrial Products or other technical B2B categories is desirable.
• Fluent English is mandatory; German is considered nice-to-have; willingness to travel internationally.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute the international category strategy for Power Tools & Pneumatic Tools.
• Manage and optimize the product portfolio across its entire lifecycle.
• Identify market trends, customer needs and growth opportunities.
• Drive assortment expansion, portfolio optimization and phase-out activities.
• Lead international new product introduction projects and coordinate launches across multiple countries.

Kenntnisse

Product Management

Category Management

Power Tools

Pneumatic Tools

Analytical mindset

Project Management

International experience

Stakeholder management

English fluent

German nice-to-have

Travel internationally

AI openness

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration

Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

BERNER pushing the limits – for those who dare more

Making a choice about your career and your employer is a choice about your future - a future where you will invest your passion and a large portion of your time, energy, and capacity. Shape the future of our Power Tools & Pneumatic Tools portfolio

International Product Manager Power Tools & Pneumatic Tools (f/m/d)

As International Product Manager Power Tools & Pneumatic Tools (f/m/d), you will drive the strategic development and growth of important product categories. Working in an international environment, you will identify market opportunities, develop category strategies, manage key supplier relationships and lead the product portfolio throughout its entire lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Procurement, Quality Management & Product Compliance, Marketing and our local product management teams across Europe to ensure sustainable growth, increased customer value and competitive differentiation.

YOUR TASKS

Category & Portfolio Management

• Develop and execute the international category strategy for Power Tools & Pneumatic Tools
• Manage and optimize the product portfolio across its entire lifecycle
• Identify market trends, customer needs and growth opportunities
• Drive assortment expansion, portfolio optimization and phase-out activities

Product Innovation

• Lead international new product introduction projects
• Identify and evaluate innovative products, technologies and solutions
• Build business cases and define go-to-market strategies
• Coordinate product launches across multiple countries

Supplier & Partner Management

• Manage strategic supplier relationships with leading industry brands and manufacturers
• Support supplier selection, negotiations and portfolio reviews
• Monitor supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Explore new sourcing and partnership opportunities

Commercial Performance Management

• Analyze sales, profitability and customer data to identify growth levers
• Define pricing strategies and portfolio recommendations
• Develop initiatives to increase customer penetration and sales force activation
• Monitor category KPIs and derive improvement measures

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Procurement, Quality & Product Compliance, Marketing and Sales support the development of training and sales enablement materials
• Act as central point of contact for Power Tools & Pneumatic Tools related topics within the international organization
• Facilitate alignment between headquarters and local markets

YOUR PROFILE

University degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a comparable qualification

• Several years of experience in Product Management or Category Management
• Experience within Power Tools, Pneumatic Tools, Tools, Industrial Products or other technical B2B categories is desirable
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience working in an international matrix organization
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Fluent English is mandatory; German is considered nice-to-have
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Open minded for new technologies, especially AI

WHY BERNER?

• Job bike leasing (JobRad)
• Commuting allowance
• Wellpass membership & corporate benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for further training
• Technically modern equipped workplace
• Company restaurant in Künzelsau or meal vouchers in Cologne
• Attractive conditions for our products in the BERNER online shop

About BERNER Group

The BERNER Group is a European trading company serving professionals in the mobility, construction, and industrial sectors. We are the leading B2B specialist and an innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Our purpose is: “We are pushing the limits of the possible for the shapers of a better tomorrow.” With our strong brands - BERNER, BTI by BERNER, and CCS - we empower our customers to keep their businesses running successfully. Join our team and shape the future with us! The BERNER Group as employer, dare to differentiate ourselves and provide every employee the opportunity to and enable them to dare to be more. Together, we push our own limits and contribute to shape a better tomorrow. Making a choice about your career and your employer is a choice about your future - a future where you will invest your passion and a large portion of your time, energy, and capacity.

Company Culture

For those who dare to go further in their job and put their whole experience into practice. For those who dare to challenge the status quo and speak up. For those who are brave enough to innovate their business and shift the ordinary to extraordinary. At BERNER, we understand the importance of building strong relationships and fostering a sense of connection. When you contact us, you’ll be given personalized assistance from start to finish. Our team will work directly with you to identify the types of jobs that fit your skills and experience, answer any questions or concerns you may have, and provide resources to help you navigate our career website and job posts. You may wish to include any relevant websites or your Linkedin profile as part of your application.

In our company culture, questioning and disagreeing is rewarded. Every leader will take on the challenge! Important is to speak out about what makes us better. We don’t like standards, we love excellence. Whoever works for us wants to change and create something. And last but not least, we are a b.brave culture. Have the courage to disagree and challenge the status quo. Have the courage to dare to do something new, to develop yourself.

Christian A. W. Berner, Chairman of the Executive Board & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BERNER Group