Stellenbeschreibung

A high level product and brand management role for an experienced and technically-minded professional Could you actively manage our Metal Coatings portfolio in line with agreed branding rules and hierarchies? Can you ensure that the product group matches customer needs? Do you have the skills to support the development of new or replacement products and manage their timely and successful launch into the market? If so, this EMEA Product Management role could be an interesting next step in your career. AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. Calling on centuries of expertise, we supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and sustainable technologies designed to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing planet. Our business area Performance Coatings is a world leader in technology and innovation, with a global reputation for quality and reliability. Offering in-depth knowledge and expertise in areas as diverse as fouling control, color matching, surface design and fire protection, our innovative and sustainable technologies are used in everything from construction and consumer electronics to transport and sports equipment. AkzoNobel's Performance Coatings business includes a Metal Coatings portfolio for the construction industry. This high quality portfolio helps construction companies to give buildings worldwide the highest levels of sustainable protection. For this portfolio, we currently seek an experienced Product Manager Metal Coatings Building & Construction EMEA Responsibilities and deliverables Working from either Hilden, Germany, or Sassenheim, the Netherlands, your core functions are to create relevant value propositions for customer segments in the Building & Construction market in accordance with the segment plans, and to actively manage products as a portfolio, introducing new products and phasing out obsolete products. At the same time you create an open and productive environment for your team. This requires you to work with R&D in terms of product development, and with marketing specialists in terms of brand management and positioning as well as the development of communications materials. In addition you analyze competitive products and claims and ensure that the Sales team is equipped with accurate and relevant information. Further, you proactively manage and plan the departmental budget and costs, continuously reporting on progress. Finally, you familiarize yourself with all applicable corporate as well as site policies/procedures and act in compliance with all applicable regulations. Candidate profile To apply for this position you must possess the following attributes: * Scientific Bachelors degree, ideally in the chemical field, with a further Masters degree in business/marketing a significant advantage; * Proven experience in performing competitive analysis, understanding and defining portfolio strategy, researching market and customer needs, and writing and driving the development of a variety of programs and sales tools; * Excellent communication skills including fluent English and the ability to present to senior management and represent senior management in and outside of the organization; * Proven experience in the development of messaging, positioning, sales tools, and market analysis; * Ability to work both independently and cross-culturally and to travel internationally; * Strong negotiator