Product Manager

at  Tarkett

Key responsibilities:

Product strategy support:

• Assist in the development and execution of product strategies that align with company objectives and meet the specific needs of the North American market.
• Conduct market research to gather insights on customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes to support product roadmaps.

Market insights and competitive intelligence:

• Collect and analyze data on market trends and competitor offerings, presenting findings to the Product Marketing Director to inform product positioning and strategy.
• Participate in competitive intelligence efforts to help strengthen Tarkett Sports Indoor’s market presence in North America.

Cross-functional collaboration:

• Collaborate with Technical, Sales and Marketing teams to support product development and innovation.
• Act as a liaison between various departments to ensure alignment on product specifications and timelines.

Support global product launches:

• Assist in the planning and execution of product launches, including preparation of marketing materials and coordination of launch activities.
• Help manage the life cycle of products by providing insights and feedback from the market to the Product Marketing Director.

Marketing strategy implementation:

• Support the implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies tailored to the North American market, including local marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
• Engage with sales teams to develop unique selling points and product specifications that resonate with customers.

Stakeholders and customers engagement:

• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and successful product launches.
• Assist in preparing presentations and reports for key stakeholders to showcase product performance and market opportunities.
• Travel as needed to attend project sites, meet customers, and gather firsthand feedback on products to inform future product development efforts.
• Participate in industry events and customer meetings to represent the company and enhance product visibility.

Training:

• Support the team for employee and customer training and education.

Profile

• Master’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Enthusiasm for indoor sports and a keen interest in product management and marketing.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time for field presence and customer engagement.
• You are thorough and enjoy working with standardized process in technical and international environment.
• Motivated, team player and dynamic you are looking for a new challenge in a growing company.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1
• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:
With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.
Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.
Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT).
www.tarkett-group.com
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best

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