Product Manager

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Product Manager to join our growing team.

Product Manager - Exterior doors - Scandinavia

Can you support and execute on a high performance product line strategy ?

In this position, you are responsible for managing the Exterior Door product portfolio in Northern Europe (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia), supporting creation and execution of the product strategy and delivering market share growth.

Your role

You will drive all relevant projects necessary for the future success of the category for exterior doors. Based on strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of the market, and your experience in sales/marketing, you will work cross-functionally and be responsible for all launch activities of new products, as well as managing the portfolio throughout the entire product lifecycle. Additionally, you will be accountable for the business success in your market.

Areas of responsibility

• Support the category director and/or product Line Manager in creation of product line strategy and annual budgets
• Identify opportunities for new products & solutions, develop outline value propositions and champion new projects through the ideation stage
• Manage the process of product retirement, including exit plans, stock & SKU management
• Define the price & service offer for all new products
• Identify and implement actions to optimize contribution margin through the lifecycle
• Lead the product launch process, ensuring effective delivery of internal training, external marketing activities and product setup in all necessary systems
• Understand legal & regulatory requirements and their impact on the product offering
• Monitor and report on competitor and market activities to provide actionable insights
• Provide timely and relevant product reporting for senior management
• Support and ensure adherence to relevant business processes, such as Tollgate & integrated business planning       
• Perform other duties assigned

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Completed economic, commercial or technical studies with preferably a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry
• Experience in product management, marketing, and/or sales
• Market knowledge in Scandinavia is a valuable advantageous
• Experience with cross-functional structures and the management of complex projects
• Good analytical and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Very good English language skills + fluent in one of the Scandinavian languages
• Willingness to travel 20 % of the time

If you are passionate about product management and possess a proven track record on delivering product line strategy, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications through "apply" on this site. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Would like to gain more information about the role and Swedoor & JELD-WEN as a company, then you are more than welcome to contact Talent Aqcuisition Partner Nordics, Jesper Laurholt on +45 28 43 50 63 

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GOOD REASON TO JOIN 

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises, and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities. 

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, the JELD-WEN team has been committed to making quality products that create safe and sustainable environments for customers, associates and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN worldwide; LaCantina and VPI in North America; and Swedoor and DANA in Europe. For more information, visit jeld-wen.com.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. 

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.