Product Manager (mfd) Multilayers EMEA

• Own the profitable growth and strategic direction of the assigned product portfolio across EMEA.
• Develop and execute product strategies growth initiatives and 5-year business plans.
• Gather Voice of Customer insights and identify market opportunities in partnership with Sales and Technology teams.
• Build and maintain product roadmaps aligned with customer needs technology trends and business objectives.
• Lead commercial activities related to VMI projects pricing strategy and portfolio optimization.
• Evaluate product performance and drive improvement initiatives to enhance profitability and competitiveness.
• Partner with Global Product Management to align regional requirements with global strategies.
• Establish marketing direction through market analysis competitive benchmarking and customer insights.
• Define product positioning value propositions and go-to-market strategies for key offerings.
• Act as the regional subject matter expert on product financial performance market dynamics and technical capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with R&D to prioritize innovation projects and future portfolio development.
  

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Chemistry Business or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in the coatings industry.
• Experience working with Automotive OEMs and understanding their requirements and decision-making processes.
• Strong strategic marketing and commercial sales experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Management Technology Marketing or Sales.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics pricing and portfolio management.
• Solid project management skills and experience driving business growth initiatives.
• Strong business acumen combined with excellent technical understanding.
• Excellent analytical strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluent English required;German is a strong advantage.
  

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers products whether they are battling heat light corrosion abrasion moisture or chemicals and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings which serve four end markets including Refinish Industrial Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle across North America EMEA Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. Weve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

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