Product Manager – Adhesives

Role Description:

Manages the assigned product range in line with the company’s performance indicators and market trends.

Responsible for the development, commercial performance, and assortment management of Adhesives products (tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing solutions). The role aims to create a relevant, profitable, and competitive offering tailored to customer needs, while also managing stock and supply.

Responsibilities:

Product Portfolio Management

• Closely monitors products and solutions within the portfolio, in line with the category strategy.
• Identifies new development opportunities: products, services, potential suppliers, and new ways of display and promotion.
• Proposes and lists new products, manages their documentation, and updates information in the ERP system.
• Analyzes and optimizes the assortment, including adjustments for performance, turnover, and profitability.
• Ensures accurate and complete documentation: names, images, descriptions, and technical specifications.

Supplier Relationship and Negotiation

• Negotiates commercial terms and payment deadlines.
• Identifies and proposes new suppliers.
• Manages the entire supplier contracting process.
• Settles campaign costs and contractual bonuses, ensuring deadlines are met.

Analysis, Performance, and Forecasting

• Analyzes key indicators (sales, margin, profitability, stock turnover, purchase price, availability).
• Monitors the market and price competitiveness.
• Prepares accurate forecasts and places orders to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Tracks stock aging and applies corrective actions.

Campaigns and Promotion

• Proposes products for campaigns across all sales channels.
• Negotiates competitive promotional offers.

Stock Management

• Issues orders in the ERP system and plans deliveries based on logistics availability.
• Manages documentation for campaigns, bonuses, and financial settlements with suppliers.
• Monitors and adjusts product status and manages end-of-life product stock.

Requirements:

• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Strong focus and attention distribution
• Creativity and initiative
• Negotiation skills
• Proactivity, integrity, strong ethics, authenticity
• Results-oriented mindset and teamwork abilities
• Problem identification and solving skills

Key Criteria:

• Degree in Construction or Economics
• Relevant experience in a similar role within competing companies (Dedeman, Hornbach, Leroy Merlin)

Application Process

• Application deadline: 30th of April
• Application review period: by 5th of May (only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
• Written assessment for selected candidates
• Final interview

Required Application Documents

• CV
• Cover letter explaining your motivation and the value you bring; please mention your degree
• Employment references (considered an advantage)

We reserve the right to proceed only with candidates who demonstrate integrity and professionalism. By applying, you confirm that you do not have a criminal record.