Product Manager

Introduction

Every day, billions of people come into contact with Bühler technologies to meet their basic needs for food and mobility. We develop optimal process solutions that cover the entire value chain. Every day, two billion people consume food produced with Bühler equipment, and one billion people ride in vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines. Given this global relevance, we are in a unique position to transform global challenges into good, sustainable business activities.

As a Product Manager in Grinding & Dispersing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our machinery product line. You will be responsible for driving product strategy, overseeing product development and ensuring the successful launch and lifecycle management of our machines and corresponding services. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, sales, and operations, you will champion the voice of the customer and translate market insights into actionable plans to drive product success. Bühler is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion at our company, therefore, its important that you match us and we match you. Regardless of your gender (m/f/d). We invite you to read more about our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion on our website: https://bit.ly/40QxJP6

Diversity

Bühler is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion at our company, therefore, its important that you match us and we match you. Regardless of your gender (m/f/d). We invite you to read more about our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion on our website: https://bit.ly/40QxJP6

Tasks

• Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities for product innovation and improvement.
• Stay abreast of competitive landscape and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
• Develop and execute product strategies / business plans that align with company goals and market demands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and oversee the product development process from concept to launch.
• Work closely with marketing to develop go-to-market plans, positioning, messaging, and sales enablement materials.
• Train the global sales and customer success teams to provide the necessary technical expertise to drive product adoption, retention, and revenue growth.
• Monitor product performance, analyze key metrics, and iterate on product strategies to optimize product success and customer satisfaction.

Required qualifications

• Higher Degree in engineering, economics and/or product management
• Proven work experience in product management, preferably in the machinery or manufacturing industry
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and to create followers in order to drive change
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking/understanding
• Exceptional (and autonomous) problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluent in German and in English

Preferred qualifications

• Know-how of the wet grinding market
• Strong ‘Can-Do-Attitude’, solution and result oriented, committed to performance
• Highly dedicated to quality, reliability, flexibility, and self-reliance
• Willingness to travel ~ 20% for training needs and market proximity

Benefits

• Career and personal development
• Cross-cultural working environment
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Canteen
• Parking area
• Good connections with public transport
• Employee benefits and discounts
• Profit-sharing
• Seniority bonus

Application Documents

• Cover letter, Resume, Transcripts, Letters of recommendation, Certifications

Bühler as an employer

Who we are We are working to create sustainable innovations for a better world. Our aim is to transform the world’s most pressing food and mobility challenges into sustainable technologies, process solutions and business models. At Bühler, you are empowered to show initiative and take responsibility. In our family-owned company, personal success goes hand in hand with shared success. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where integrity and courage are key drivers of our success. We support your personal development because we want you to make a difference. By joining Bühler, you will be helping us tackle global challenges while at the same time meeting the needs of our customers.