EMEA Product Manager - Standard Boards (m/f/d)

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Gips KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the EMEA product strategy for gypsum boards, aligning it with market trends, customer needs, and company objectives
• Managing the entire product lifecycle will be a key focus, covering everything from concept development to launch, optimization, and end-of-life decisions
• You will conduct detailed market and competitor analyses to identify growth opportunities and differentiation strategies, while also creating compelling value propositions with relevant systems offerings, commercial tools, and documentation for EMEA use
• Collaboration is key, as you will coordinate cross-functional teams, including R&D and local commercial teams, to ensure the successful development, production, and commercialization of gypsum board products
• Additionally, you will monitor and drive product performance in terms of EMEA sales, profitability, and market share, ensuring the continued success of our product portfolio

Who you are

• Several years of business experience in commercial roles, combined with a strong understanding of B2B marketing and product management, are required for this position
• You have a customer-centric, innovation-driven mindset combined with strong analytical skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders across the EMEA region, while ensuring alignment with partners in Commercial, R&D and other business functions
• A proactive attitude, a high level of independence and a willingness to travel internationally are essential
• Fluency in English is required, and additional language skills would be considered an advantage

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Gips KG is a German company specialising in innovative systems for dry construction, flooring, plaster and facades. Our high quality dry construction systems are renowned for their excellent acoustic, fire and thermal insulation for floors, walls and ceilings.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.

Abteilung

Produktmanagement

Standorte

Iphofen

Arbeitsort (Präsenz, Home)

Hybrid

Firmenname

Knauf Gips KG

Arbeitsort

Hybrides Arbeiten

Kontakt Astrid Erbacher Talent Acquisition Partner – Human Resources

Über Knauf Deutschland

Der Hauptsitz der Knauf Unternehmensgruppe befindet sich im unterfränkischen Iphofen. Von dort aus werden globale Strategien entwickelt und angestoßen.

Weltweit ist Knauf einer der führenden Hersteller von modernen Dämmstoffen, Trockenbausystemen, Putzen und Zubehör, Wärmedämmverbundsystemen, Farben, Estrichen, Fußbodensystemen sowie Baugeräten und Werkzeugen. Mit mehr als 320 Produktionsstätten und Vertriebsorganisationen in über 90 Ländern gehört die Knauf Gruppe zweifelsohne zu den Big Playern auf dem Weltmarkt.

Lesen Sie hier mehr über unsere Geschichte.

Gegründet 1932

Mitarbeitende 43.500

Umsatz € 15,6 Mrd.