About Jeff-Wen Holding, Inc.
Leading worldwide designer, producer, and distributor of high-performance windows, doors, and related building materials, JELD-WEN serves the new construction, maintenance, and renovation industries. With its headquarters located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the corporation employs about 18,000 people and has operations in 16 countries across North America and Europe. The JELD-WEN team has been dedicated to producing high-quality products that foster sustainable and safe environments for clients, employees, and local communities since 1960. The JELD-WEN family of trademarks consists of Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe, LaCantinaTM and VPITM in North America, and JELD-WEN® internationally. For more information, visit jeldwen.com. Job description:
Product Manager:
Exterior doors, Scandinavia Helsingborg or Jönköping area Can you implement and support a strategy for a high-performing product line? Managing the Exterior Door product portfolio in Northern Europe (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, and Latvia) and assisting in the development and implementation of the product strategy are your duties in this role.
Your role:
You will drive all relevant projects necessary for the future success of the category for exterior doors. Strong analytical abilities, a thorough comprehension of the industry, and prior sales and marketing expertise will enable you to work across functional lines and take on responsibility for all new product launch activities in addition to portfolio management during the course of the product lifecycle. Additionally, you will be accountable for the success of your business in your market.
Areas of responsibility: |
• Aid in the development of the annual budget and product line plan by the category director and/or product line manager.
• Identify opportunities for new products & solutions, develop outline value propositions; and champion new projects through the ideation stage.
• Manage the process of product retirement, including exit plans, stock management, and SKU management.
• Define the price & service offer for all new products.
• Determine and put into practice steps to maximize contribution margin over the course of the lifetime.
• Oversee the process of launching a new product, making sure that the required systems are put up, internal training is delivered effectively, and external marketing campaigns are carried out.
• Understand legal & regulatory requirements and their impact on the product offering.
• Keep an eye on rival and market activity and report on it to offer useful information.
• Provide top management with pertinent and timely product reports.
• Support and ensure adherence to relevant business processes, such as Tollgate & integrated business planning.
• Perform other duties assigned.
Required profile: WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Experience in product management, marketing, and/or sales; completed economic, commercial, or technical studies; ideally, at least three years of experience in a capacity similar to that within the construction industry; market knowledge in Scandinavia is a useful benefit.
• Proficiency in managing intricate projects and navigating cross-functional frameworks • Good analytical and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Very good English language skills + fluency in one of the Scandinavian languages.
• The capacity to travel 20% of the time We invite you to apply if you have a strong track record of achieving product line strategy and are passionate about product management. Please use the "apply" button on this website to send in your resume and a cover letter summarizing your relevant expertise and credentials. We're excited to examine your application. If you would like to gain more information about the role and Swedoor & JELD-WEN as a company, then you are more than welcome to contact Talent Acquisition Partner Nordics, Jesper Laurholt, on +45 28 43 50 63.
What we offer:
GOOD REASON TO JOIN:
We uphold moral principles, make human capital investments, motivate through creativity, honor our word, and constantly strive for improvement. We are looking for gifted people who want to be the best in their profession and who share our values and purpose. We provide top-notch benefits, a supportive work atmosphere where you can use your skills, and a vibrant, expanding business with great prospects for career advancement.
