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