Exciting position in Global Category Management
Join our team at GF Building Flow Solutions, a division of GF, a leading global provider of sustainable and innovative solutions, making water flow in buildings. The division, stemming from the 2023 acquisition of Uponor by GF, provides safe solutions for hot and cold water supply and control, noise-reducing wastewater systems, as well as energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions and multipurpose applications. Its focus is to enable its customers in the residential and commercial space to be more productive and sustainable, while ensuring comfort, health and efficiency. GF Building Flow Solutions has sales companies in 30 countries and production sites in 13 locations across Europe and the Americas.
We are looking for a motivated Global Product Manager Radiant H&C for residential application to join Global Category team. You can work from any GF BFS location.
You will be responsible for managing the residential Radiant H&C portfolio globally and ensuring the successful execution of product strategies.
At this role you will play a critical role in driving product performance, aligning global initiatives with local market needs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Your primary tasks
Manage the assigned Global Product Portfolio and Its Performance: Oversee sales, profit, market share, and brand strength for the assigned sub-category across global markets, ensuring alignment with overall category objectives.Support the Development of Global Product Strategies and Roadmaps: Collaborate with the Sub-Category Manager to develop and implement strategies that ensure global competitiveness and customer relevance.Maintain a Competitive Global Product Portfolio: Manage the product portfolio to ensure it is lean, competitive, and aligned with global and regional market needs.Assist in Executing the Product Lifecycle Process: Support adherence to the product lifecycle process from ideation to launch and beyond, ensuring timely and effective execution.Maintain an Outside-In Viewpoint: Stay informed about global market and customer trends to provide insights that inform product decisions.Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) Exercises: Gather and analyze customer feedback from global markets, maintaining a relevant and up-to-date market view.Monitor Global Product Sales and Margins: Track product performance globally, identifying and implementing actions to close performance gaps and drive profitability.Support Pricing Strategy Development: Assist in optimizing pricing strategies globally to maximize market penetration and profitability.Contribute to Innovation Efforts: Participate in innovation initiatives to ensure successful product launches within the product linesEnsure Sales Team Readiness: Provide sales teams with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively sell and support the product portfolio.Collaborate with Regional Teams: Work closely with regional teams to tailor product offerings, messaging, and go-to-market strategies to meet the unique needs of different markets.We expect you to have
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is a plus.+5 years of experience in product management or a related role within the building products industry.Proven track record of managing global product portfolios and driving product performance.Experience in developing and executing global product strategies and roadmaps.Familiarity with product lifecycle management and new product development processes.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision making.Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.Ability to gather and analyze market and customer insights to inform product decisions.Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and regional teams.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.Customer-focused mindset, with a keen understanding of customer needs and global market trends.We offer
As a Global Product Manager at GF BFS, you get an exciting position in a dynamic, international company with an informal environment and good colleagues. We value importance to further training our employees, and we do a lot to ensure that our employees are continuously challenged in their daily work.
Your application
Applications are sent via Uponor's online recruitment portal on the careers page of www.uponor.com. Use the link above.
Deadline is 15 February 2025. Interviews with relevant candidates are regularly convened.
Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.