Global Segment Manager – Customer Segments & Strategic Marketing (f/m/d)

Berner Group; Köln, Künzelsau; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job bike leasing

Commuting allowance

Company pension scheme

Free beverages and fresh fruit

Job summary

The Berner Group is seeking a Segment Manager to define and drive market strategies across various segments. The ideal candidate will possess a Diploma or Master's degree, alongside project management experience, especially within the mobility and construction sectors. Responsibilities include establishing growth plans and overseeing local execution across Europe. Strong analytical and communication skills in both German and English are essential. This full-time role offers hybrid work options, a modern workplace, and various perks.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in strategy, marketing, or commercial steering/controlling.
• Project management and/or leadership experience in complex organizations.
• Fluent German and English skills, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Define global strategy for dedicated market segments.
• Drive profitable growth and market segment strategies.
• Monitor markets and align growth initiatives.

Skills

B2B sales understanding

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team-oriented

Education

University studies (Diploma/Master’s degree)

Job description

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The consent is of course voluntary and can be changed at any time by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.Segment Manager (f/m/d) page is loaded## Segment Manager (f/m/d)remote type: Partially Remotelocations: Köln, Germany: Künzelsau, Germanytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR00003978**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. **YOUR TASKS*** Define global strategy for dedicated market segments* Enable and drive profitable growth of respective market segments* Own omni-channel go-to-market strategy, target groups and value proposition for assigned market segments* Continuously monitor markets, adjust segment strategy where required and derive root causes for budget deviations* Represent the market segment globally as expert within the matrix organization, towards management and cross-functional stakeholders* Act as ambassador for the market segment, related customer groups and salesforce* Define and drive growth plans; align growth initiatives across functions and with local counterparts* Guide and steer local Segment Experts across Europe* Monitor and support local execution of go-to-market strategies and steer KPIs on financial and strategic progress* Ensure consistency between sales budgets, strategic priorities and go-to-market activities**YOUR PROFILE*** Successfully completed university studies (Diploma/Master’s degree)* Several years of experience in strategy, marketing or commercial steering/controlling* Experience in an international environment* Several years of project management and/or leadership experience in complex organizational structures* Sound experience and ideally a network within the construction and/or automotive aftermarket industry* B2B sales understanding and customer-centric mindset* Strong problem-solving capabilities in a structurally changing environment* Very good analytical, presentation, communication and persuasion skills, combined with commitment and flexibility* Team-oriented personality with the ability to challenge, align and drive change in complex organizations* Entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on mentality* Fluent German and English skills, written and spoken* Job bike leasing (JobRad)* Commuting allowance* Wellpass membership & corporate benefits* Company pension scheme* Opportunities for further training* Technically modern equipped workplace* Free beverages and fresh fruit at the workplace* Company restaurant in Künzelsau or meal vouchers in Cologne* Attractive conditions for our products in the BERNER online shop**Apply Now – We’re Excited to Meet You!**Please submit your application via our online form, including your availability and salary expectations.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.**Join our team and shape the future with us!**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.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.For those who dare to go further in their job and put their whole experience into practice. For those who dare to challenge the status quo and speak up. For those who are brave enough to innovate their business and shift the ordinary to extraordinary.At BERNER, we understand the importance of building strong relationships and fostering a sense of connection.When you contact us, you’ll be given personalized assistance from start to finish. Our team will work directly with you to identify the types of jobs that fit your skills and experience, answer any questions or concerns you may have, and provide resources to help you navigate our career website and job posts.You may wish to include any relevant websites or your ***Linkedin*** profile as part of your application.