Head of Global Brand and Product Management (m/f/d)

Nürnberg, DE

For our STAEDTLER brand portfolio, we are looking for a strategic and strong Head of Global Brand and Product Management (m/f/d) for our global headquarters in Nuremberg.

Your mission:

As Head of Global Brand and Product Management (m/f/d), your task is to lead and decisively develop the global brand strategy and product management within the STAEDTLER brand portfolio. You will be responsible for designing and implementing an innovative and consumer-centred brand and product strategy that will sustainably expand the company's growth and competitiveness. By working closely with cross-functional teams and utilising market and consumer insights, you will develop a strong product portfolio that meets the needs and expectations of our consumers worldwide. Your leadership and vision will inspire the team to continuously deliver excellent results to grow the penetration of the STAEDTLER brand portfolio.

Our corporate culture

Our values are the driving force behind our success:

• We give trust and live responsibility.
• We are doers and strive for success.
• We are open to new ideas and make good things better.
• We win as a team.

In your role, you will help us to further strengthen this culture and anchor it globally.

Your tasks:

• Strategy development: Designing and implementing a consumer-centred, product-driven growth strategy (OGSM) for the STAEDTLER brand and product portfolio
• Sales targets: Achieve ambitious sales and earnings targets in coordination with the Chief Marketing, Product and Sales Officer (CSMO) through a consumer-centric global 3-year new product roadmap.- Market analysis: Identify global, regional and local market trends, consumer insights and the competitive landscape and respond with clearly derived product strategy solutions
• Innovation: Design commercially successful innovations to expand the category and close gaps in the product range
• Business development: Identifying and pursuing new business areas and models.

Profile:

• Degree in business administration, marketing, product management or a related field.
• Several years of proven leadership experience in the successful development and implementation of global brand and product strategies, in a high-growth, highly competitive environment, preferably in the consumer goods industry.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Creativity, innovative ability and strong execution skills.
• Extensive people management experience - with proven success in building, leading and inspiring high performing teams, fostering a positive culture of innovation, trust and accountability. Team player with a collaborative and motivating way of working
• Very good language skills in English and German
• Willingness to travel internationally

We offer:

• A top management position with global responsibility
• Exciting innovation projects in a traditional, future-orientated company with ambitious growth targets
• International co-operation
• Attractive benefits:
• Attractive salary package consisting of fixed and variable components. Company car also for private use.
• Nutrition: Excellent canteen with varied, healthy meals.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours, home office options, 30 days' holiday and 8 additional days off
• Health: Regular health days and access to health programmes.
• Further development: Extensive further training opportunities and individual career development.
• Extras: Corporate benefits, free parking and much more.
• Culture: A supportive environment characterised by trust, innovation and teamwork.

Contact person:

• HR: Nina Lunemann
• Management Board: Hannes Marohn