Product Category Manager

PARETO SECURITIES AS; Sunds; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyocera Fastening Solutions in Sunds, Denmark, is seeking a Product Category Manager to develop and grow assigned product categories while keeping them competitive and profitable across Europe.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive growth, own product master data, pricing, and profitability, and coach teams on category strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management or category management.
• Experience managing product portfolios, pricing strategies, and product development.
• Fluency in English and ability to collaborate across countries.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute category strategies to support growth and profitability.
• Manage full product lifecycle including development, portfolio optimization, and phase-out.
• Own product master data, pricing, and profitability for assigned categories.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure successful launches and availability.
• Deliver product expertise and training and maintain supplier relationships.
• Monitor category performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Product management

Category management

Commercial mindset

English proficiency

Master data management

Tools

Master data management

Job description

Kyocera Fastening Solutions is part of the Kyocera Global Network, dedicated to offering advanced fastening solutions to industry and construction professionals. We are proud to offer five brands in our portfolio: SENCO, TJEP, Expandet, CAMO, and Stinger. In addition to our well-established brands, Kyocera Construction is also part of our family, delivering innovative and reliable solutions for construction projects.

Our tagline “A STRONG CONNECTION” relates to the heart of our operation, what we do and what we have to offer:

• We present a strongly connected range of brands, united to construct the world of tomorrow.
• Our fasteners help end users achieve a strong connection for all their fastening needs.
• A strong connection among our employees contributes to personal growth and enhanced cooperation.
• Through genuine collaboration with our customers, we cultivate long lasting, strong connections.
• We believe that fostering a strong connection between people and technology yields the best results.
• We strongly work to re-connect with the planet by managing and reducing our environmental impact.

Product Category Manager

Location: Sunds

Are you passionate about turning customer needs and market opportunities into business growth?

As a Product Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and growing assigned product categories while ensuring they remain competitive, profitable, and aligned with customer needs. You will work closely with colleagues across Sales, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations, playing a key role in driving business growth across Europe.

The Product Category Management team consists of four colleagues located in strategic locations across Europe, working together to strengthen our product portfolio and market position.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute category strategies that support growth, profitability, and long-term business objectives.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, including new product development, portfolio optimization, and product phase-out.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
• Own product master data, pricing, and profitability for assigned categories.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure effective product positioning, successful launches, and product availability.
• Deliver product expertise and training across the organization and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and external partners.
• Monitor category performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Profile

You have experience within Product Management, Category Management, or a similar commercial role and enjoy combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You are commercially driven, analytical, and capable of turning market insights into concrete business opportunities.

You have experience managing product portfolios, pricing strategies, and product development activities. Experience with master data management is a must, as is experience from an international business environment. Industry experience is preferred but not required.

You communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels and are comfortable collaborating across countries and functions. Fluency in English is required.

Personal Qualities

You are curious, proactive, and results-oriented. You enjoy taking ownership and driving initiatives from idea to implementation. At the same time, you are a collaborative team player who builds strong relationships and works effectively across functions and cultures.

Would you like to know more?

The position reports to Ebbe Hornstrup, Director of R&D and Innovation EMEA. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Ebbe Hornstrup on [phone].

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?

Kyocera Fastening Solutions is part of the Kyocera Global Network, dedicated to offering advanced fastening solutions to industry and construction professionals. We are proud to offer five brands in our portfolio: SENCO, TJEP, Expandet, CAMO, and Stinger. In addition to our well-established brands, Kyocera Construction is also part of our family, delivering innovative and reliable solutions for construction projects.

Our tagline “A STRONG CONNECTION” relates to the heart of our operation, what we do and what we have to offer:

• We present a strongly connected range of brands, united to construct the world of tomorrow.
• Our fasteners help end users achieve a strong connection for all their fastening needs.
• A strong connection among our employees contributes to personal growth and enhanced cooperation.
• Through genuine collaboration with our customers, we cultivate long lasting, strong connections.
• We believe that fostering a strong connection between people and technology yields the best results.
• We strongly work to re-connect with the planet by managing and reducing our environmental impact.