We are looking for reinforcement with innovative spirit and strategic vision. In the role of Head of Strategic Product Management & Sales, you identify new markets, translate trends into viable product strategies, and actively shape the future of our company.

Your role in our team

• You lead your team professionally and disciplinarily, promote team development in a modern leadership culture, and derive targeted measures from development potential
• You play a key role in shaping the Business Unit’s strategy and maintain high visibility with top management
• Your area of responsibility includes the management, operationalization, and evaluation of strategic growth initiatives for new business development
• Identifying and assessing new industries and markets in terms of technology transfer potential is a core responsibility
• You design, implement, and evaluate MVP projects and new business ventures, analyzing profitability, market opportunities, customer access, and barriers to entry
• The role involves identifying relevant potential customers, developing suitable outreach approaches, and engaging them in a targeted manner
• You evaluate project successes and market opportunities and derive well-founded go-to-market strategies from them
• Close and effective collaboration with key internal stakeholders across functions is essential in this position

Your profile

• You hold a degree in business administration or engineering (DQR level 7) or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in a similar role are required, ideally within a corporate strategy function or strategy consultancy
• You have practical experience in business plan modelling, M&A, and post-merger integration
• Developing long-term product and business strategies in alignment with overall company objectives comes naturally to you
• Ideally, your background includes time working abroad or within a highly international environment
• You have a strong understanding of pricing strategies, margins, ROI, and profitability calculations
• You already have experience in the functional or disciplinary management and development of teams
• You combine excellent analytical skills with a strategic mindset and a high level of creativity
• Confident communication across all levels of an organization is one of your strengths
• You have gained experience working with international customers across the full sales and project lifecycle
• You are business-fluent in English
• A high willingness to travel (≥ 50%) is required for this role
• Openness to change, a future-oriented mindset, and strong innovation capabilities round off your profile

Your benefits

We combine the advantages of a medium-sized company with the benefits of a large corporation:

• A collaborative working atmosphere in an international environment
• You take on responsibility right from the start
• Flexible working hours with options for mobile working
• Attractive benefits through collective agreements (vacation and Christmas bonuses, 30 days of annual leave, and much more)
• Extensive corporate training and development opportunities (eLearning and in-person training)
• Company pension plan
• Good public transport connections and on-site parking
• Company canteen
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential counseling and support for health, professional, and personal challenges
• Company health management services (including flu vaccinations, massages at work)
• A wide range of company sports activities

Your working environment

As part of the Körber Business Area Technologies, we specialize in developing innovative technologies for industrial applications. Our focus is on high-precision machinery, software, and services, with an emphasis on the tobacco industry as well as the consumer goods and food sectors. In addition, innovative concepts for battery cell production are part of our portfolio. With our expertise, we drive automation and digitalization forward and focus on sustainable innovation.

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