Global Product Line Manager REJ (f/m/d)

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Plan and commercialize REJ growth globally for REJ, according to the SSS Strategy Drive and manage strategic initiatives supporting the growth and global positioning of the Rubber Expansion joint product line. Work across SSS to drive implementation/ execution of growth initiatives Support the Sales teams with competitor analysis, product positioning, key markets analysis and support tools, to execute product line strategies, support building up supply chain (especially in the beginning). Identify and analyze global customer leads and opportunities for REJ (Rubber Expansion joints) - Global push via CRM system (C4C) used across SSS Analyze and monitor REJ product group performance globally, e.g. product mix, portfolio analysis, lifecycle mgmt. etc. Manage implementation of growth initiatives and projects, incl. and commercialization, support building up supply chain (especially in the beginning). Develop and drive product group training materials and training sessions Initiate and support product development and R&D initiatives to enable growth and strengthen our Value Proposition for the REJ product line Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business or engineering or a related quantitative field. Ideally 3 years of experience with outdoor Sales and service. Ideally 3 years of expansion joint experience. Ideally knowledge of various types of Expansion Joints, Packing and Gaskets Ideally knowledge of product related inspection and service execution. Ideal candidate has specific REJ experience from global sales/ sales engineer position, handling products and service offerings to customers in e.g. Water, Power or Refinery industries Ideal candidate has worked with the industries and has a global network to support sales to develop the business fast. Ideal candidate has several years of global, or minimum international business experience ‎ ‎ The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG