European Product Manager

European Product Manager

THE COMPANY
Since introducing its first air conditioner in 1974, Samsung Electronics has been redefining indoor climate comfort for tomorrow’s society. For every space where people create memorable experiences together - be it commercial spaces or residential homes - Samsung goes beyond convention, relentlessly pushing the boundaries of technology, innovation, and design.

Samsung entered the European market of commercial air conditioning in 2005. Due to rapid growth and in support of its long-term commitment to the European market, Samsung Electronics Air Conditioner Europe B.V. (SEACE) was opened in 2017 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This European headquarters aims to harmonize the activities across more than 30 European countries. SEACE offers ongoing technical training in climate and smart building solutions; after sales and technical support for its industry partners; backed by Samsung’s quality reputation and leading-edge innovation, including digital connectivity solutions. SEACE thrives to fulfil the needs of its European markets, for both the commercial and residential market with innovative cooling, heating, domestic hot water and smart building solutions.

THE POSITION
As European Product Manager, your mission is to oversee and develop the HVAC product portfolio within the Samsung Electronics Air Conditioning Europe (SEACE) organization, ensuring its alignment with market needs and driving growth across the European region.

This role will be based in the Schiphol office of Samsung and will report to the Head of Product Management. In this role, you will work closely with key stakeholders in the European AC subsidiaries and distributors, Global Product Management, Product Planning, R&D in HQ, European sales, pre- sales, service, and marketing departments.

We are looking for an experienced product enthusiast who takes ownership, is proactive, able to communicate convincingly and work with cross-functional teams. This is a high visibility role within a fast-paced global company that will give you opportunities to learn and grow.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Acts as the HVAC product ambassador for SEACE in the assigned Product Groups
  • Develops deep understanding of local customer needs, industry / regulatory requirements and product-market potential for assigned Product groups to drive product innovation sustainable way
  • Constantly evaluates and drives improvements in product strategy to expand sales growth and profitability
  • Researches the market and competitor movements on an ongoing basis and prepares actionable reports
  • Conducts competitor benchmarking in assigned product groups to compare product specification and price positioning
  • Drives Product Portfolio Management (PPM) through optimal product mix and pricing strategies for profitable growth in target Product Groups
  • Develops and implements product plans for the HVAC line-up in partnership with local country teams
  • Representing the company in key industry forums and conferences
  • Provides critical input into NPD/NPI programs through the preparation phase, market VOC, and customer pilot projects for successful product launch as a liaison between local teams, SEACE, and HQ
  • Supports daily operation for product related issues and proactively works with key stakeholders as local Product Managers, Heads of each subsidiary, Pre-Sales, Area Sales Managers, Customer service, and Marketing
  • Provides key input for improving supply forecasting and Product Life Cycle management processes in alignment with the product strategy
  • Willing to travel up to 25% of the time within Europe 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Our ideal candidate would fit the following profile:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in sciences or engineering 
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in product management & development (or similar), preferably in HVAC, Electronic or B2B manufacturing industries
  • Open for relocation to the Netherlands 
  • Business fluency in English
  • Business affinity, commercial mind-set
  • Experience in international, multi-cultural / layered, dynamic environment
  • Problem solver and creative thinker
  • Effective communicator and flexible
  • Structured and analytical
  • Positive, and proactive

Furthermore, your approach can be described as flexible and hands-on, which is required in the dynamic, challenging and high-performance work environment Samsung offers. We are looking for a team player who is result and solution oriented and able to work independently. You have excellent communication skills and cultural understanding. Furthermore, you take ownership and accountability in your role.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • The opportunity to join a winning team, voted best employer year after year
  • To become part of one of the fastest growing organizations in High-tech today
  • An international work environment and a fully equipped office at a central location
  • A good compensation package, attractive secondary benefits and team/company activities

LOCATION
Schiphol area, Amsterdam (hybrid), the Netherlands (SEACE HQ)

CONTACT
Please share your resume with us. After a pre-selection process on your resume, you will receive an invitation for an online introduction meeting. If positive, you will be invited for (face- to-face) interviews at Samsung Climate Solutions.

Wouter Ordelman
M +31 6 502 11 802
wouter@semare.com