Portfolio Manager

COESIA; Bologna; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global industrial solutions company based in Bologna is seeking a Portfolio Manager to shape product offerings. The role involves analyzing market needs, monitoring portfolio performance, and collaborating with R&D. Candidates must have a Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are required, along with a proactive mindset and willingness to travel.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role within a complex organization.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to travel (up to 20%).

Mansioni

• Support group companies in product portfolio development.
• Monitor product portfolio performance (sales and profitability).
• Analyze market needs and competitor offerings.
• Engage with customers to identify value propositions.
• Translate value propositions into pricing strategies.
• Perform market sizing and financial modeling.
• Collaborate with R&D teams for effective technical solutions.
• Drive alignment and engagement across group companies.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Market orientation

Stakeholder engagement

Curiosity

Formazione

Master’s degree in Economics, Marketing or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Portfolio Manager

Numero lavoro CGS12642 Nazione Italia Sede: COESIA Città Bologna

About Coesia

A group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy.

Coesia’s companies are leaders in automation solutions for multiple industries, ranging from automated processing and packaging machinery, testing and vision systems, to digital printing technologies, factory flow solutions, and high-performance transmissions.

Our customers include leading players in Consumer Goods, Healthcare & Pharma, Tobacco, Ceramic Tiles, Luxury Goods, Aerospace, Racing & Automotive, Electronics.

Coesia operates in 34 countries with 20 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2023.

About the role

Join our team as a Portfolio Manager and play a strategic role in shaping the future of our product offerings across the group. This position requires a strong market orientation, analytical thinking, and the ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders across global business units.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting group companies in the development and evolution of their product portfolios, offering guidance and reinforcement when needed;
2. Monitoring product portfolio performance (offer, sales, and profitability) to identify and propose targeted commercial and portfolio optimization actions based on analytical insights;
3. Analyzing market needs and competitor offerings to define the optimal portfolio structure and its evolution over time;
4. Engaging with customers to extract essential value propositions and identify differentiating features;
5. Translating value propositions into pricing strategies, including benchmark analysis and the definition of core and optional pricing components;
6. Performing market sizing and financial modeling to assess competitor market share and identify growth opportunities;
7. Collaborating with R&D teams to evaluate technical solutions and ensure they meet customer needs effectively in terms of technology and cost;
8. Driving alignment and engagement across group companies by conveying urgency, vision, and a commitment to change.

What you need to be successful

1. Master’s degree in Economics, Marketing, or a related field;
2. At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a complex and structured organization;
3. Excellent analytical skills and strong critical thinking abilities;
4. A natural curiosity and a proactive mindset;
5. Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.