Global Product Market Manager

The organization

For one of our clients we are searching for a Global Product Market Manager - Functional Packaging.

Our client develops, sells and produces colorants and additives for the plastics, elastomers, adhesives and coatings industry. Their products are used in a variety of applications ranging from Packaging to Building & Construction. Their production facilities are strategically located in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

The position

Challenge for an entrepreneur, who identifies opportunities, with focus on achieving results together with Sales and Technology, in a competitive global landscape.

Tasks & responsibilities

The main purpose of this role is:

• Develop and drive the realization of global growth strategy for the product market.
• Co-ownership (together with the divisions) of the regional- and global product market revenue targets and operational short- and long-term result objectives.

As Global PM Manager you:

• Manage brand owners, arrange visits on a global level and represent the company at external Industry Segment opportunities and with other value chain partners (i.e. machine makers).
• Define, develop and manage the global product portfolio and roadmap; initiate new product developments based on market trends, Customer needs and competitive landscape.
• Manage commercialization of new products (nomenclature, pricing guidelines, proposition documentation, launch plan) and Phase-out existing products.
• Track the competitive landscape of the global PM; Create, communicate & update competitive landscape (Quarterly sharing).
• Track the performance of the product portfolio and act on deviation.
• Align PM budget and manage performance (participate in business reviews, identify improvement needs); effective alignment with sales, technology, global purchasing and operations.

This senior position requires travelling on a regular base to Asia, Americas and within Europe and reports to the CTO.

Candidate profile

Requirements
The ideal candidate is a global marketeer, who can create demand in the market. A self motivated person, taking ownership, who creates energy in multidisciplinary teams and sets goals for expanding and developing new business.

Required job specifications:

• Bachelor / University level; preferably in Chemistry or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant work experience in equivalent role and in a B2B environment.
• Has a good knowledge and understanding of the Packaging industry (e.g. UHT packaging).
• Strong affinity with Technology and Business development.
• Understands business cycles and has insight in impact and dynamics of different business functions on financial performance.
• Fluent command of Dutch and English language, both written and verbally.

The offer

The offer will be a senior package.

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the link below.