Product Manager for OEM service business

VAT is the globally leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance vacuum valves, multi-valve units, vacuum modules and edge-welded metal bellows.

YOUR CHALLENGES:

• Responsible for the service business in the Global Key Account teams
• Developing strategies to grow the service business with these OEM customers based on market and competitive intelligence
• Deriving business plans from the growth strategy and directing market introduction plans
• Identifying customer technical roadmaps and drive corresponding product development
• Ensure profitable sales growth by a strong product positioning incl. pricing
• Internal alignment with Business Unit Semiconductor Solutions Group (SSG) on OEM strategy
• Monitoring the market to address evolving needs and trends, and defend VAT’s market position
• Managing sales and profitability targets for the dedicated OEMs

YOUR COMPETENCES:

• Bachelor/Master's degree in sciences / engineering or equivalent education
• Additional degree in economics and / or marketing or successful record of accomplishment in a commercial position
• Background or experience in Key Account Management or OEM business of high-tech products beneficial
• Experience in product management within a high tech international environment, preferably in the vacuum industry orcritical component B2B business
• Experience with challenging negotiations with large customers, especially US-based companies
• Fluent business English skills in written and spoken
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and know-how to further build our customer’s trust and loyalty
• Ability to provide fact-driven solutions and to translate the market requirements into growth strategies with related execution plans
• Strong interpersonal, time management, analytical and communication skills