AV Product Manager

AxiioTek; Rotterdam, Den Haag; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AxiioTek Ltd in the Netherlands is seeking a commercially minded Product Manager to own and develop an assigned product portfolio. You will build and nurture supplier relationships, negotiate terms, monitor performance, and collaborate with purchasing, sales and marketing to optimize profitability and stock efficiency.

The role requires strong analytics, Dutch and English fluency, and the ability to translate data into action in a fast-paced, international distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years in Product Management or a comparable commercial role.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting sales, pricing and inventory data.
• Experience using ERP systems and business reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and external partners.
• Negotiate pricing, purchasing terms and commercial agreements to support profitability.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes.
• Coordinate with suppliers to support product availability and resolve supply-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and improve portfolio competitiveness.
• Manage the commercial performance of the assigned product portfolio.
• Monitor stock levels, sales trends and demand forecasts to optimise inventory.
• Balance product availability with inventory costs and working capital requirements.
• Work with purchasing and operations teams to improve stock efficiency.
• Identify underperforming products and recommend corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain pricing structures.
• Monitor sales performance, gross margins and profitability against objectives.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to support revenue growth.
• Evaluate market conditions and competitor activity when making portfolio decisions.
• Develop short- and long-term plans for the portfolio.
• Establish commercial priorities and performance targets.
• Prepare reports covering sales, margins, inventory and other KPIs.
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to wider business planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supplier management

Pricing negotiation

Data analysis

Inventory management

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Communication

Dutch language

English language

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Business reporting tools

Job description

An established international distribution business is seeking a commercially driven Product Manager to oversee and develop an assigned product portfolio.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of product performance, build strong relationships with external suppliers, and work closely with internal departments to improve commercial results. .

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial environment, managing multiple priorities, and translating business data into actionable plans.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and external business partners.
• Negotiate pricing, purchasing terms, and commercial agreements to support profitability.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes.
• Coordinate with suppliers to support product availability and resolve supply-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and improve the competitiveness of the product portfolio.

Product and inventory management

• Manage the commercial performance of an assigned product portfolio.
• Monitor stock levels, sales trends, and demand forecasts to optimise inventory.
• Balance product availability with inventory costs and working capital requirements.
• Work with purchasing and operational teams to improve stock efficiency.
• Identify underperforming products and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Pricing and profitability

• Establish and maintain appropriate pricing structures.
• Monitor sales performance, gross margins, and profitability against business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance through pricing adjustments and promotional activity.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to support revenue growth.
• Evaluate market conditions and competitor activity when making pricing and portfolio decisions.

Business planning and reporting

• Develop short- and long-term plans for the assigned portfolio.
• Establish commercial priorities and performance targets.
• Prepare reports covering sales, margins, inventory, and other key performance indicators.
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Contribute to wider business planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential experience and qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in Product Management or a comparable commercial role.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret sales, pricing, and inventory data.
• Experience using ERP systems and business reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage competing priorities.