Job Description
* Heads global portfolio definition for a specific product field or cluster (e.g. DIY Outdoor Cleaning and Gardening)
* Assures that brand management requirements (e.g. positioning, marketing concept) are consequently reflected by the product portfolio
* Consolidates for a specific field regional portfolio requirements into a global product portfolio
* Aligns global product portfolio needs with the respective product segments in global product management
* Considers all relevant dimensions to prioritize roadmaps: Focus trade needs, regional targets and strategic topics
* Aligns portfolio requirements with Global Portfolio Experts for other portfolio fields to ensure maximum market impact
* Aligns roadmaps with other BUs to ensure cross-BU solutions with highest relevance for our target groups
* Assures high quality product requirements specification to product management to support speed and success in product development
* Systematically monitors regional business situations (market shares, competitor activities, etc.)
* Deeply understands competitive environment across various regions around the globe
* Occasional Regional and international travel will be required dependent on business needs
Qualifications
* Academic degree in marketing, business or a related field
* Very good knowledge of Outdoor and Gardening business, User Groups, Toolbags and related Product Portfolio needs
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in senior global Product Marketing role
* Marketing & Sales knowledge – ideally in Global Product Marketing
* International experience preferred
* Strong analytical skills and Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
* Experience in a leadership role
* Strong communicator – on all hierarchy levels
* Decision-making and result orientation
* Proactive, self-motivated strategic thinker
* Open and collaborative team player
* Positive “can do” mentality
Additional Information
Competitive benefits and services including pension, life assurance, 24 holidays + statutory leave, optional medical services, employee discounts on Bosch goods, development opportunities, close to motorway links, on-site parking and rural surroundings.