Product Portfolio Manager NL & DE in Erfurt

De divisie Flooring Systems biedt een breed en aantrekkelijk assortiment milieuvriendelijk linoleum, hoogwaardige vinylvloeren, schoonloopsystemen, tapijttegels, naaldvilt, en Flotex, de wasbare textielen vloerbedekking. Dankzij hun voortreffelijke technische eigenschappen en aantrekkelijke design zijn deze vloerbedekkingen de eerste keus voor openbare gebouwen, warenhuizen, ziekenhuizen en andere zorginstellingen, scholen, bibliotheken, kantoren, vrijetijdscentra, hotels, restaurants en cafés alsmede voor toepassingen in de woonmarkt. Met een marktaandeel van ruim 65% is Forbo wereldwijd marktleider in linoleum. Onder de merknaam Eurocol levert Flooring Systems ook kant-en-klare lijmen voor vloerinstallaties en keramische tegels en nivelleermassa's voor de bouwbranche Product Portfolio Manager NL & DEAbout Forbo EurocolForbo Eurocol develops, manufactures and supplies high-quality construction and flooring solutions for professional installers, wholesalers, retailers and project partners. With our own production, development and knowledge centres in Wormerveer and Erfurt, we work every day on innovative solutions that help our customers build better, more efficiently and more sustainably. The Netherlands and Germany are working increasingly closely within our Business Unit, with the aim of making the best possible use of knowledge, innovation and market insight for our customers.As Product Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for developing the product portfolio strategy for our Business Unit in the Netherlands and Germany, translating market insights, customer needs and commercial analysis into strategic choices for the future.Your challengeOur customers expect solutions that are smarter, more efficient, more sustainable and easier to use. To continue meeting those expectations, we invest continuously in innovation, market development and portfolio optimisation.As Product Portfolio Manager, you will work at the intersection of customer needs, the market and our organisation. You will analyse market developments, investigate customer needs and translate them into clear decisions on product development, portfolio improvement, pricing and positioning.You will continuously seek synergies between the Netherlands and Germany by connecting customer insights, market developments, innovations and portfolios. In doing so, you will help the Business Unit grow faster, operate more efficiently and serve customers in both markets more effectively.You will not determine how products are developed technically; instead, you will identify which solutions add the greatest value for customers and which investments support the strategic development of our Business Unit. You will work closely with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, R&D, Finance and Production in both the Netherlands and Germany.What will you do?Portfolio & InnovationDevelop and oversee the portfolio strategy across the Business Unit.Harmonise product ranges across the Netherlands and Germany.Prioritise innovations and growth opportunities, and develop portfolio roadmaps and innovation plans.Lead the development of a focused yet powerful portfolio.Customers & MarketAnalyse market developments, trends and customer needs.Identify new segments, applications and growth opportunities.Translate customer insights into portfolio and positioning decisions.Pricing & ReturnsDevelop business cases for investments and innovations, including analysis of revenue, margins, pricing and product profitability.Advise on investment priorities and price positioning.Support management in strategic decision-making.Stakeholder ManagementConnect Sales, Product Management, Marketing and R&D across the two locations.Build support for portfolio and investment decisions.Lead decision-making processes within the Business Unit.Act as a strategic sounding board for management and the executive team.What will you bring?Bachelor's degree-level education or higher, or an equivalent level of professional and intellectual capability.Experience in Portfolio Management, Business Development, Product Management and/or Strategy.Experience in developing business cases, pricing and commercial analysis.Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach.Experience working with international stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.An affinity with construction chemicals, flooring systems or technical B2B markets would be an advantage.Good command of Dutch or German, as well as English.What do we offer?A key strategic role within an international Business Unit, involving close collaboration with teams in the Netherlands and Germany.Direct influence on portfolio, innovation and growth decisions.Considerable scope for initiative, entrepreneurship and personal development.An attractive benefits package reflecting the seniority and responsibilities of the role.Ready to make an impact?Would you like to help shape the solutions of tomorrow and play an important role in the strategic development of our Business Unit in the Netherlands and Germany? We would be delighted to hear from you.Apply today and help drive the growth of Forbo Eurocol.