We are searching for a Professional category manager to support us in defining and implementing the go-to-market strategy for the Southern Europe Region (Italy, Spain, Greece & Turkey). Responsible for the mix of products’ definition assigned to the distribution channels and/or target groups of reference.
You will be reporting to our Regional Product & Marketing director and will be located in our offices in Barcelona.
This is how you will WOW:
1. You will be the internal and international key contact person for the assigned categories and responsible for the price positioning.
2. Develop processes, & ways of the working for the region in terms of products
3. Prepare and manage new product launches
4. Early identify possible business opportunities, included in product portfolio planning and lifecycle in coordination with International Product Management
5. Challenge and foster planning of product variants within the region
6. Collaborate with the different commercial and customer service departments of the company, support the commercial network in product information, demonstrations, reports, etc.
7. Develop special business development projects for Special Businesses such as Vehicule Wash, Municipal Machines, and Industrial Vacuuming
It would be WOW if you would bring this in:
8. Strategic vision and you always keep the customer in the center of actions
9. Structured methodology, analytical skills and planning aptitude
10. Ability to manage effective relationships in matrix organizations
11. Networking skills
12. Flexibility and speed of execution
13. Communication & Good presentation skills
14. English at a negotiation level
Studies:
15. Bachelor degree in Engineering
16. Masters degree (Product management, Business management) - valuable
17. 5 years of experience in a similar position
Our Kärcher WOW-package:
18. Great working environment
19. Competitive salary in an international environment
20. Company car
21. Health insurance paid by the company
22. Canteen
23. Hybrid work schedule
So: Wanna WOW with us?
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