Saint-Gobain Ecophon – Senior Category Manager (Leadership position)

We want to be global leaders in acoustic solutions for indoor environments and we are passionate about sharing our knowledge because we know how our products make life and work better for people. With a promise of having ‘’a sound effect on people’’, it should be no surprise that we of course support the positive work-life balance and well-being of everyone on the Saint-Gobain Ecophon team.

We are a global player within the building industry, looking for a marketing Category Manager. Do you have a strong market/customer focus and understand how to drive offer plans adapted to different markets and geographies that leverage the unique portfolio and sales proposition for technical products in specification markets? Then you can make a great impact in this position.

More about the position

We are reinforcing our marketing organization by establishing category product portfolio management, creating a stronger linkage to the market. You will be instrumental in:

• Build and drive a category roadmap, covering country roll-out plan with value and volume commitments.
• Drive the development and management of the offers, ensuring they address customer needs and stand out in a competitive market.
• Design and implement innovative marketing and sales strategies to boost brand recognition and market share.
• Promote your category in different countries and build and communicate a relevant value proposition.

You and your team will collaborate within the organisation and ensure alignment between sales, technical and supply chain stakeholders and act as ultimate ambassadors for your category.

You will have a team of two to three direct reports and report to the Marketing Director. Travelling is expected in the range of up to 30% of the time. The position is based in Hyllinge outside Helsingborg, at the Saint-Gobain Ecophon global head quarter.

Background

• University education – engineering with business experience or business with industry experience
• Successful relevant marketing experience with technical products in an industrial environment
• Sales experience is a plus – a customer focus mindset and business acumen are a requirement
• Strong collaborator with an ability to lead others and drive changes
• Formal line management experience is preferred
• Successful track record in transversal management and project management
• Successful track record of building and leading high-performing teams is preferred
• Experience in leading or / and working with cross-functional teams is preferred
• Fluent in English with good writing and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills

Application

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About Saint-Gobain Ecophon

Saint-Gobain Ecophon is a leading supplier of acoustic solutions for indoor environments that improve working performance, well-being, and quality of life. We are an international group of about 1100 co-workers, operating worldwide with sales teams in more than 50 countries and 10 manufacturing sites in Europe, Latin America and Asia. Our headquarters is in Hyllinge, just outside of Helsingborg, Sweden.

Ecophon is part of the Saint-Gobain Group, a listed company with around 161,000 employees worldwide. Saint Gobain Group is a world leader in sustainable home and office building solutions that balance the need for comfort and cost-effectiveness with energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

You can learn more about Saint-Gobain Ecophon here: https://www.ecophon.com