Product Specialist at Hempel A/S

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product management, Service commercialization, Strategic planning, Pricing strategy, Market analysis, Cross-functional leadership, Stakeholder management, Project management, Business case development, Go-to-market strategy, Sustainability, Technical feasibility, Customer insights, Communication, Collaboration

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Are You A Commercially Driven Product Manager with a Strategic Mindset? Hempel is looking to add a new Product Manger to our Service Development team in Kongens Lyngby. What will your responsibilities be? Support the service application product line and Hempel organisation on value propositions, commercial models, pricing structures and performance targets Support the development of a commercially focused product roadmap based on customer insights, market dynamics, competitive intelligence, and segment strategies. Translate customer pain points into scalable, repeatable service application products that enhance coating performance and drive revenue growth. Lead cross-functional service application development initiatives with R&D, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to ensure successful launch, adoption, and lifecycle management. Build strong internal and external relationships to align commercial goals with technical feasibility and operational readiness Identify and validate new service application opportunities that strengthen Hempel’s market position and support sustainability ambitions. Ensure commercial viability and scalability of new service applications, including business cases, pricing logic, and go-to-market plans. Continuously optimize the existing portfolio to maintain competitiveness, relevance, and profitability together with the technical part of Service Application What do we look for in you? A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Chemistry, or a related field. Proven experience in product management, service commercialization, or solution development within Marine, Energy, Infrastructure, or other heavy industries. Strong commercial acumen and a passion for building products that solve real customer problems. Ability to turn insights into actionable product strategies and measurable business outcomes. Experience working with diverse stakeholders and driving alignment across functions. Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills. A passion for creating customer value and contributing to a more sustainable industry. Experience with developing partnerships is a plus Who is Service Development? – Building the Next Generation of Service Products Service Development is part of Hempel Services — the teams responsible for delivering service offerings that enhance and differentiate Hempel’s coating systems. We act as champions of customer value across the Marine and E&I segments. Our mission is to build a strong, scalable service product line that supports business growth and strengthens customer partnerships. Our work includes: Ensuring our service portfolio meets evolving customer needs. Enhancing coating solutions to drive new business and expand share of wallet. Executing the service development strategy in close collaboration with Service Operations and other key stakeholders. Monitoring market trends and identifying emerging opportunities. Linking segment value creation plans with service product initiatives. Owning the Marine and E&I service portfolio, including value propositions, pricing, targets, and sales competencies. Continuously reviewing and improving existing services. Developing new service products aligned with commercial and sustainability goals. Ensuring new services scale quickly — or are reconsidered. Are you ready to join? To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply for position’ at the top-right corner. Please note: Due to GDPR, applications via email will be discarded and not reviewed. For serious inquiries about the role only, please contact Head of Service Development, Therese at TSJOE@hempel.com Application due 2026-05-15 Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Job Functions Product Management, Project Management Industry Chemicals At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together. Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world. The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, Wattyl and the Neogard brand.

Responsibilities

The Product Specialist will support the service application product line by developing commercially focused roadmaps and value propositions. They will lead cross-functional initiatives to launch and optimize service products while ensuring alignment with market dynamics and sustainability goals.