Product Manager

Our client is well-known in the industry for their commitment to implementing the highest quality, authenticity and cutting-edge solutions to high tech and industrial markets. They have established themselves as a market leader for all solutions in their industry, keeping ahead of market demands in new technology.  

St Gallen region, Switzerland

Career Opportunities International (C.O.I.)

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Manager

Overview: <p>This is an exciting opportunity to develop and manage an antenna product line and strengthen overall business performance.</p> <p>As a Product Manager, you will work in a global, industrial environment that is committed to innovation.&nbsp;&nbsp; You will participate in defining and reporting KPI&rsquo;s, as well as support other functions to achieve operational excellence. You will adopt creative problem-solving techniques and have an inherent ability to understand and resolve challenges through collaboration. Our client fosters a corporate culture of accountability at work and embraces freedom to take your own initiative.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>You will be responsible to produce detailed marketing and competitive analysis, to develop product strategies and to ensure their successful implementation supporting the overall business organization. You will develop business plans which will introduce new products into the market and manage the life cycle of the assigned product line.&nbsp; Your ability to supervise and control the product portfolio through strategic pricing and cost controls is essential.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This is an exciting and highly rewarding opportunity to join a dynamic company that is planning significant corporate growth in all areas of its business in the mid and long term.&nbsp; As your career develops, you could also experience international assignments.</p> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p><strong>Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong>Product Manager</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong>Appenzell Area, Switzerland</strong></p>
Responsibilities: <table class="Edit" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="EditField"> <div data-automation-id="Value_Job Description"> <p><strong><em>The Client Company</em></strong></p> <p>Our client is well-known in the industry for their commitment to implementing the highest quality, authenticity and cutting-edge solutions to high tech and industrial markets. They have established themselves as a market leader for all solutions in their industry, keeping ahead of market demands in new technology. &nbsp;Their success is based on maintaining its competitive edge by constantly providing innovative products and services and customer-first approach.</p> <p><strong><em>The Position</em></strong></p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity to develop and manage an antenna product line and strengthen overall business performance.</p> <p>As a Product Manager, you will work in a global, industrial environment that is committed to innovation.&nbsp;&nbsp; You will participate in defining and reporting KPI&rsquo;s, as well as support other functions to achieve operational excellence. You will adopt creative problem-solving techniques and have an inherent ability to understand and resolve challenges through collaboration. Our client fosters a corporate culture of accountability at work and embraces freedom to take your own initiative.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>You will be responsible to produce detailed marketing and competitive analysis, to develop product strategies and to ensure their successful implementation supporting the overall business organization. You will develop business plans which will introduce new products into the market and manage the life cycle of the assigned product line.&nbsp; Your ability to supervise and control the product portfolio through strategic pricing and cost controls is essential.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This is an exciting and highly rewarding opportunity to join a dynamic company that is planning significant corporate growth in all areas of its business in the mid and long term.&nbsp; As your career develops, you could also experience international assignments.</p> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p><strong>Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong>Product Manager</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong>Appenzell Area, Switzerland</strong></p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities and Objectives</strong></p> <p>Responsible for full ownership of the entire product line, including working with R&amp;D on new products for the line</p> <p>Ensures the proper handling of whole product line, including both old and new products</p> <p>Creates business plans including convincing business cases</p> <p>Establishes KPI reporting and calculation</p> <p>Works cross-functionally with R &amp; D, operations, and sales teams</p> <p>Maintains knowledge regarding pricing on a local and international level</p> <p>Promotes the product line by actively engaging in training and knowledge transfer to the sales team, including the emphasis on selling the highest quality products</p> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Requirements: <p><strong>Qualifications and skills &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Customer focus and ability to build relationships with external and internal customers</p> <p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills</p> <p>Complex problem-solving skills and able to identify, develop and implement solutions proactively</p> <p>Able to be an attentive listener</p> <p>International experience, preferably in Asia and United States</p> <p>Strong analytical skills</p> <p>Experience working in a multi-cultural and diverse environment</p> <p>Able to travel internationally up to 20% of the time</p> <p><strong>Education and Experience</strong></p> <p>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering required, Master&rsquo;s Degree preferred</p> <p>At least 5 years of experience in Product Management for technically complex products</p> <div> <p>Fluency in English a must, German preferred</p> </div> &nbsp;