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

Berner Group; Künzelsau; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Job bike leasing

Commuting allowance

Wellpass membership

Company pension

Training opportunities

Modern workplace

Meal vouchers

Zusammenfassung

BERNER Group in Germany seeks an International Product Manager for Power Tools & Pneumatic Tools to drive category strategy and lifecycle management across Europe. You will collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Quality Management & Product Compliance, Marketing and local product teams to ensure sustainable growth.

The role requires a university degree and several years in product or category management, with fluent English; willingness to travel internationally and openness to new technologies

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in Product Management or Category Management.
• Fluent English; German is nice-to-have.

Aufgaben

• Category & Portfolio Management: Develop and execute the international category strategy for Power Tools & Pneumatic Tools.
• Product Innovation: Lead international new product introduction projects and build go-to-market strategies.
• Supplier & Partner Management: Manage supplier relationships and portfolio reviews.
• Commercial Performance Management: Analyze sales and pricing to identify growth opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Procurement, Marketing and Sales across Europe.

Kenntnisse

Product management

Category management

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder mgmt

International experience

Project management

Communication

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a comparable qualification

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

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

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.

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.