Product Manager (M/F/D)

Maxi-Cosi; Vila do Conde; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxi-Cosi is seeking a Product Manager to join their team in Vila do Conde, Portugal. This pivotal role involves ensuring products meet consumer needs and remain competitive in a dynamic market. The Product Manager will manage internal processes and product lifecycles from development to launch.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience, preferably in the toys industry, alongside strong communication and excel skills. Join us in extending our market position and fostering sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in the toys industry.
• Ability to adapt communication with various stakeholders.
• Recognize market opportunities for both current and new products.

Responsibilities

• Initiate product files within the EU.
• Solve pending issues with relevant teams in the EU.
• Gather market input from brand ambassadors.
• Determine strategies for aftersales and pricing.
• Collaborate with various departments in Dorel Juvenile.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Strong sense of entrepreneurship

Strong excel capabilities

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Dorel Juvenile is the world's leading juvenile products company. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. We help families live carefree lives by providing them with juvenile products that rank highest in consumer reviews. That's what sets our products apart; durable, helpful, and caring.

Your mission

WearelookingforaProductManagertojoinourteaminDorelJuvenile.Thisroleispivotalinensuringourproductsmeetconsumerneedsandremaincompetitiveinadynamicglobalmarket.ThispersonmanagetheinternalEUprocessandproductlifecyclefromdevelopment(LVPpreparationstage)tolaunchandbeyond,withthetargetoflaunchingontime.

Key responsibilities

• Initiation of product files within EU;
• In charge of solving pending issues with all relevant teams in EU (eg. follow-up forecasts, margin check and verification, PO preparation, open and reopen products for order, up to date price list);
• Gather market input from brand ambassadors;
• Determine aftersales, portfolio management, pricing, and promotional strategies;
• Collaborate with various teams, departments, and colleagues within Dorel Juvenile, including Sales, Development, Marketing, and operational management;
• Serve as the point of contact from our HQ and inform stakeholders accordingly.
• Attend local and European customers events, supplier visits and trade fairs.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, ideally in an international environment and in consumer goods;
• > 4 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably within the toys industry and with a well-established network;
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written;
• Strong sense of entrepreneurship, focused on finding creative opportunities;
• Strong excel capabilities. You are results oriented and work independently achieving agreed results within the formulated time limit;
• You recognize market opportunities for both current and new products / services and consider them in a businesslike manner;
• Solution-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt to various stakeholders.

Are you ready to grow with us?

The people behind our products and brands make Dorel an even stronger company. We are extending our leading market position and believe team spirit, personal drive, and accountability can make a real difference in achieving sustainable growth. This is essential to our future. We invite you to grow with us!