Professional category manager

We are searching for a Professional category manager to support us in defining and implementing the go-to-market strategy for the Southern Europe Region (Italy, Spain, Greece & Turkey). Responsible for the mix of products’ definition assigned to the distribution channels and/or target groups of reference.

You will be reporting to our Regional Product & Marketing director and will be located in our offices in Barcelona. 

This is how you will WOW:

• You will be the internal and international key contact person for the assigned categories and responsible for the price positioning.
• Develop processes, & ways of the working for the region in terms of products
• Prepare and manage new product launches
• Early identify possible business opportunities, included in product portfolio planning and lifecycle in coordination with International Product Management
• Challenge and foster planning of product variants within the region
• Collaborate with the different commercial and customer service departments of the company, support the commercial network in product information, demonstrations, reports, etc.
• Develop special business development projects for Special Businesses such as Vehicule Wash, Municipal Machines, and Industrial Vacuuming

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Strategic vision and you always keep the customer in the center of actions
• Structured methodology, analytical skills and planning aptitude
• Ability to manage effective relationships in matrix organizations
• Networking skills
• Flexibility and speed of execution
• Communication & Good presentation skills
• English at a negotiation level

Studies:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering
• Masters degree (Product management, Business management) - valuable
• 5 years of experience in a similar position

Our Kärcher WOW-package:

• Great working environment
• Competitive salary in an international environment
• Company car
• Health insurance paid by the company
• Canteen 
• Hybrid work schedule

So: Wanna WOW with us?

Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you! We welcome applications from people with disabilities, as their integration is of special concern to us. 

Your application will be treated confidentially.

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