YOUR CHALLENGES:

• Supporting VAT sales & service organization with regards to all technical & commercial & operational aspects of vulcanized products
• Developing service product & customer strategies based on market and competitive intelligence
• Deriving business plans from the growth strategy and directing market introduction plans
• Identifying customer technical roadmaps and drive corresponding product development
• Monitoring the market to address evolving needs and trends, and defend VAT’s market position
• Managing sales and profitability targets for the dedicated product family

YOUR COMPETENCES:

• Bachelor/Master's degree in sciences / engineering or equivalent education, preferably chemical engineering
• Additional degree in economics and / or marketing or successful record of accomplishment in a commercial position
• Background or experience in material sciences, preferably within the elastomer & polymer field
• Experience in product management within a high tech international environment, preferably in the vacuum industry or
  critical component B2B business
• Fluent business English skills in written and spoken
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and know-how to further build our customer’s trust and loyalty
• Ability to provide fact-driven solutions and to translate the market requirements into growth strategies with related execution plans
• Strong interpersonal, time management, analytical and communication skills
• Willingness to travel internationally (20-30%)