Product Manager

Job Description

WHATS THE ROLEAs the Regional Product Manager you are responsible for the coordination, implementation and control of the effective design and implementation of the local product leadership strategy (PLS) for a product portfolio segment within the Northern European region.WHO IS HILTIHilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belongingacross our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers. Hilti is very proud to be ranked as the UKs 12th best largeorganisation to work for in the Great Place to Work survey.WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVEAs Regional Product Manager, your role will be to define the regional product leadership strategy and initiatives, defining targets, managing a product line over the entire life cycle. Contributing to the development of one-year marketing roadmap for regionalHUB and drive implementation in the Market Organisations. Supporting Market Organisation Product Managers and sales with market knowledge, communication and training in line with Global Process Management Systems on Product Portfolio Management and Hilti MarketingManagement steps.You will work closely with Trade Managers to understand products, applications, market and competition. Identifying new business, developing segment specific INP to improve penetration and/or coverage. You will be Involved in Brand Management creating aproactive approach to communicate product value e.g. internal & external PR and ensure consistent and clear communication of our brand promise "Outperform. Outlast." in line with global and local brand strategy.WHAT DO WE OFFERWe really value our people and weve worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this. Some of our benefits include:

• Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)
• Competitive salary and above-average performance bonus
• 6% employer pension contributions
• Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• 33 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annually
• Paid leave to work on charitable projects
• Hilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback

Our Regional Head Office is based at Circle Square in Central Manchester, where we are located a short walk from Oxford Rd train station and St Peters Square tram stop. We offer a hybrid working pattern between the office and home and different ways towork flexibly so please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.WHAT YOU NEED IS:

• Masters degree or MBA desired, with professional experience in management consulting, sales or marketing
• Previous experience gained within Engineering
• Superior understanding of product marketing with the ability to contribute to the overall Hilti strategy and priorities of the corporation
• Strong commercial acumen and marketing skills, e.g. market research, competitor sensing, product lifecycle, communications, merchandising, promotions, product
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels and function, providing information and feedback to the wider business
• Willing to travel approximately 20% nationally and internationally
• For future career progression, you must be willing to relocate internationally and have previous international experience
• Language skills in addition to English highly desirable