Product Manager

Responsible for developing and achieving key metrics in product category including optimizing profitability and margins 

Develops product roadmaps and leads new product initiatives through the eyes of the end user’s unmet needs to create unique value - from initial research through product launch and results 

Global launch preparation and controlling of the launch success as member of project-team 

Guide trainers in the SBU (train the trainers) 

Study and consider sales chances and align the product strategy for all KOKI brands 

Market research: market information/ statistics within report preparations; provide methodology and support to members to conduct surveys 

Life cycle management though maximizing product SKU productivity, ensuring profitability and rationalization 

Partners with sales team through participation in key customer planning and meetings, channel initiatives, and product training for assigned categories 

Collaborate with marketing communications on go-to-market strategy to meet category and business objectives 

Partner with channel and SCM teams to ensure accurate new product forecasts, as well as alignment on promotion activities