[Hiring] European Product Manager FRP @Simpson Strong-Tie GmbH

Role Description

To further develop our FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) product portfolio and strengthen our European team, we are looking for a European Product Manager FRP (m/f/d) to join us.

In this role, you will take ownership of the FRP product portfolio across Europe, combining market insight, technical understanding and commercial thinking. You will work closely with colleagues across different countries and functions, turning customer needs and market opportunities into successful product solutions.

It's a role for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, connecting people and ideas, and making things happen.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Shape the product strategy:
• Develop the vision, positioning and roadmap for our FRP portfolio, aligned with European market needs, business objectives and future opportunities.
• Understand the market:
• Keep a close eye on market developments, customer requirements and competitor activities. Turn your insights into clear product strategies and business opportunities.
• Connect people and expertise:
• Work hand in hand with colleagues in Engineering, Marketing, Quality, Sourcing and Production, as well as our European branches and local sales teams.
• Bring new products to market:
• Drive and coordinate product launches across Europe, working closely with local teams to ensure successful market introductions.
• Enable commercial success:
• Develop product information and training materials, share your knowledge and support our sales teams in positioning and promoting our solutions.
• Make data work for you:
• Use market data, customer feedback, sales performance, ROI and product lifecycle insights to make informed decisions and continuously improve our portfolio.
• Contribute to our annual product line business planning, including market research, product positioning, pricing, sales forecasts and portfolio development.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Product Management or a related field.
• Professional experience in Product Management and/or with technical products in the construction industry.
• A good understanding of engineering principles and the motivation to deepen your technical knowledge. Experience with FRP or structural reinforcement solutions is a strong advantage.
• A strong ability to collaborate, communicate and build relationships across teams and cultures.
• An independent, structured and solution-oriented approach, combined with a strong sense of ownership and a hands-on mentality.
• Solid business acumen, including an understanding of key financial figures, as well as good IT skills (e.g. Excel, SAP).
• Very good written and spoken English. Additional European languages are a plus.
• A willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.
• Enjoy taking responsibility, thinking ahead and turning ideas into tangible results.

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape and further develop an important product portfolio across Europe.
• An international working environment with close collaboration across countries and functions.
• A varied and challenging role with room for your ideas and initiative.
• Flat hierarchies and open, direct communication.
• A committed, supportive and future-oriented team.
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow professionally.

Company Description

Simpson Strong-Tie ist der weltweit führende Anbieter von Verbindern für tragende Konstruktionen. Mit intelligenten Lösungen ermöglichen wir Bauprojekte auf höchstem technischem Niveau. Wir bieten bestmöglichen Service und exzellente technische Beratung.

Die Mehrheit unserer Produkte stellen wir in Europa her. Das bedeutet kurze Wege, schnelle Lieferzeiten und ein hohes Maß an Qualität.