Why do we need you ?
After intense product & processes training on the manufacturing sites (Spain and Germany):
- Work with Product Manager on product management and development activities, including contributing to the strategic roadmap of the product line (next generation, sustainability, recyclability, ...)
- Offer the sales team the required technical knowledge that will assist them in selling our product line, and address product related inquiries from Sales & Customers in accurate and timely manner
- Assist Sales in qualifying new product opportunities at Customers' sites, owning each step of the sampling process, and acting as the project leader with the respective plants for a streamlined and smooth execution throughout (from defining trials, planning, manufacturing to testing at customer's location)
- Act as a contact point for all subjects related to the portfolio, in strong collaboration with internal departments (Operations, Technical, Supply Chain, Customer Service, R&D, ...) to build alignment on the priorities for the product line, which includes being a strong contributor for planning & executing manufacturing trials in the plant for new product development
- Maintain close connection with Sales team to gather & evaluate Customer's feedback to current portfolio and identify market trends, competitive news an possible development needs
Is this job for you ?
- Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or Business with a high technical affinity
- First professional experience in the textile industry benefitial
- Highly organized and comfortable leading multiple projects in parallel in a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Good capabilities in English, German and/or Spanish speaking is a plus
- Willingness to travel (currently expected 25-40%)
A team ready to welcome you
As a member of the Product Management team, reporting to the Product Manager, Laid Scrim & TwinFab, the Junior Product Manager acts as an essential liaison between the needs of our customers and our manufacturing plants.
Your initial base will be in Neustadt an der Donau with 120 employees within the total 4.300 of ADFORS.
A strong mindset is guiding our way:
- We are proud to care
- Our people make the difference
- We learn with heart and we love to share
- We offer unique customer experience
- Sustainability is at the core of everything we do
Steps to join us
Saint-Gobain is looking for authentic talents (m/f/d)! After an initial review of the application documents, an informal online interview takes place. Applicants can demonstrate their skills and ability to work in a team. The personal interview on site provides an insight into the company. Authenticity is key here - we don't just want to get to know the skills, but also the personality behind the CV. This is how we ensure that you not only fit in with the job, but also with our team and our culture.
✨ Join us and let's build a brighter future together!
A little more about us
Welcome to Saint-Gobain
"MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME" - That is our goal! With our diverse brand portfolio, we are an innovation leader in the design of materials and solutions for construction and industry. As a global top employer with around 160,000 employees in 75+ countries, we focus on sustainability and top performance.
Focused mainly on the sustainable construction, industrial and mobility markets, Saint-Gobain ADFORS company offers glass fiber materials and a complete range of textiles and coating technologies.
We are recognized leader in reinforcement technical textile for construction markets thanks to our expertise built over the past 80 years.
Ready to join the journey? #WeMakeTheWorldABetterHome
To make sure nothing is forgotten
We value diversity and welcome all online applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
Every individual story is important to us!
Any questions? Agnes Eberl (+49 9445 203-131) will be happy to answer them!
Benefits in joining us
- Flexibility - remote working, work-life balance and various flextime models
- Versatility - working in an international group that is at the same time characterised by a very entrepreneurial attitude
- Health and safety - fitness offers, company doctor and an employee assistance fund
- Personal development and perspectives - tailored personal development programmes, own e-learning platform, access to the Saint-Gobain Academy
- Benefits - access to discounted company shares, company pension scheme, corporate benefits, JobRad, and much more.
- We promote diversity - the promotion of women in management positions is a particular concern of ours.
- Sustainability orientation in accordance with our purpose "MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME".
