Product Manager Detergent Enzymes

Career Opportunities: Product Manager Detergent Enzymes (m/f/d) (635) Requisition ID 635 -Posted - Germany - Full Time AB Enzymes , as a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, is a leading company in the innovation and production of enzymes worldwide. Operating in the biotechnology industry we are an important partner for customers in the application of food, animal feed and industrial enzymes. With our expertise in the global enzymes business, we help our customers to make their industrial processes more sustainable, environmentally friendly and efficient. Product excellence and innovation are among our key strengths while our passion for science and customer-focused solutions is what drives us. Our global headquarters are in Darmstadt, Germany with offices and lab spaces. Our manufacturing site is located in Finland (north of Helsinki) where our enzymes are being produced and researched. We are striving to leverage our strong growth prospects, state-of-the-art R&D, flat structure, and a thriving and employee-focused culture to bring on board talents who are motivated to contribute to our collective success, develop themselves, and want to make a real difference. For more information visit our website The Role As Product Manager, the purpose of this role is to support the global implementation of our strategic goals. You will be responsible for the translation of the strategy into tactical work plans for your product segment . Assessing and supporting all the activities to develop new businesses in the Detergents, Home Care and I&I sector, performing business and market analysis to support and drive business decisions and direction and successfully driving new product launches. You will report to the Global Business Director Detergent Enzymes. Your Responsibilities: Providing a strong contribution to strategy development and implementation on the basis of continuously maintained and developed market research and knowledge. Developing and maintaining our product roadmap , which supports growth targets and maintains business through successful implementation of those product plans in the market. Managing the product portfolio according to market needs and optimize profitability. This will include the pricing strategy and product roadmaps. Product launches, including translating technical features into customer benefits and preparing launch plans and supporting materials as well as coordinating and monitoring product launches, jointly with regional commercial managers, application specialists and supply-chain teams Evaluation of new business opportunities in the industry by collecting, structuring and analysing market trends and data. Preparing and facilitating key decision-making meetings within our IBP processes About You Possess an academic degree in science, engineering, business or marketing Have 3-5 years of relevant work experience in product management or comparable experience in the home care and I&I industries Demonstrate strong analytical skills and conceptual thinking , possessing a high level of creativity and curiosity, with proven success in developing innovative solutions and approaches Ability to present in a highly effective and professional manner Highly developed interpersonal and collaboration skills , able to engage and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders in a matrix organisation Planning and organisation skills and ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously Self-starter, structured and results-oriented person taking a proactive approach with a sense of urgency in driving projects to completion Fluency in both written and verbal English language Why Us An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects which are based on a future proof & sustainable technology Aninternational working environment with the chance to further develop yourself personally and professionally A challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry A progressive, team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility A modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people You will find a collaborative and open-minded culture, flat hierarchies and a ‘people first’ attitude Future career opportunities through our ABF network The possibility to mobile working We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr AB Enzymes GmbH