Position: Product Manager (Maternity Leave)
A/NZ/Pacific: Construction Equipment and Diamond Tools
Sector/Unit: Husqvarna Construction Division
Reports To: Regional Marketing Manager JPAC – Construction Division
Location: Wetherill Park, Sydney. NSW
Position/Job Description:
Responsible for the development and growth of the product portfolio within existing and new channels and segments of the AUS/NZ/Pacific Region.
Essential Duties:
- Work with sales and training teams to drive product awareness, product solutions and product expertise to existing and new customers.
- Work in conjunction with key stakeholders (Sales Management, Sales Team Members, Global Marketing and Global Category Management) to develop strategic plans to successfully promote and increase market share of the product portfolio
- Analyse the needs of all customer segments across A/NZ/Pac
- Map current portfolio performance and key competitors by geography across A/NZ/Pac
- Analyse the sales development of channels, subsegments and products within the portfolio developing action plans to meet key performance indicators
- Communicate key value proposition of product for internal and external customers
- Implementation and review of marketing and sales plans reactive to the current market
- Put HCD in a leading position with market trends, identifying and managing projects to place us ‘top of mind’
- Work with the Global Category teams to design and manufacture solutions and developments to suit all channel segments within A/NZ/Pac
- Manage and champion new product introductions and develop internal / external product training.
- Liaising with Supply Chain to meet Inventory budgets, demand planning and forecasting while delivering stock availability
Qualifications:
- Tertiary Qualifications in Business, Marketing, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Track record in marketing, brand / product management and or sales management
- Construction or Industrial Industry experience an advantage
- Mechanical/technical aptitude with a ‘hands-on’ approach to product portfolio ownership
Skills and Capabilities:
- Highly effective interpersonal and analytical skills with strong relationship building
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Creative and lateral thinking with initiative and innovation
- Proven ability to both develop and implement a strategy resulting in growth
- Excellent planning / organising skills to meet deadlines and manage priorities
- Computer literacy with an excellent attention to detail and strong problem solving ability
- Strong customer orientation, internally and externally
- Positive contributor to the Husqvarna Team environment
- Workplace Health and Safety focus
Reporting Relationship:
Direct Reports – None
Last date to apply:
20 February 2025
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What We Do
Husqvarna Group is a global leading producer of outdoor power products for forest, park and garden care. Sustainability is integrated into our business. Creating a strong company fit for the future demands the ingenuity and courage of our people, forward-thinking leadership in our organization and the insights of our strategic partners.
Working at our company means being part of our long and proud history. More than 330 years of innovation has shaped the company and contributed to the passion that drives our employees and the company forward. The Group has grown and now includes 14,400 employees in 40 countries and our products are sold in 100 countries under brands such as Husqvarna, Gardena, Flymo and Orbit Irrigation. The range includes robotic lawnmowers, chainsaws, trimmers, riding lawnmowers and garden irrigation.
With our passion for innovation we continue to shape great experiences!
Do you want to be part of Husqvarna Group and pursue a challenging career in an international environment? Read about our job openings and trainee programs here: husqvarnagroup.com/career
