Product Manager in Toys

About the job

• In this role, you take responsibility for achieving budget targets (revenue and contribution margin) including ongoing controlling and active management of your area of responsibility

• Ensuring strategic and operational target achievement in the area of responsibility

• Independent support and further development of the assigned toy product assortment

• Conducting manufacturer and supplier negotiations as well as terms & annual discussions

• Evaluation and onboarding of new manufacturers and suppliers as well as ensuring optimal sourcing (BestBuy)

• Implementation of the pricing strategy across all sales channels

• Planning and implementation of marketing measures in close cooperation with the Category Marketing Manager

• Interface function between purchasing, sales, marketing, and accounting

• Close coordination with purchasing in implementing the procurement strategy and configuration settings for automated orders

• Analysis of market and industry trends and active use of new market opportunities

• A completed basic education (e.g., commercial clerk) with business management further training in product management, marketing, or purchasing.

• At least 2–3 years of professional experience in product management

• Experience in e-commerce and with digital sales channels is an advantage

• Very structured and precise working style, as well as pronounced analytical skills

• Industry knowledge and passion for the world of toys & kidults products

• Strong growth mindset and high motivation to successfully further develop your assortment area

• Resilient and confident – even in hectic situations

• Fluent in German spoken and written, good knowledge of English

• Discounts: Attractive discounts in the Brack online shop as well as lunch discounts and staff restaurants in Mägenwil and Willisau.
• Rest: At least 5 weeks of vacation, additionally the possibility for vacation purchase and unpaid leave.
• Development: Internal training in our own academy as well as financial participation in external further education.
• Family: 18 weeks paid maternity leave with extension option and 4 weeks paid paternity leave.
• Insurance: Above mandatory – 100% continued salary payment and full financing of daily sickness allowance insurance by the employer.
• Mobility: Free parking spaces, financial participation in public transport, and pool vehicles for business appointments.

• You create your profile in our career portal and apply directly online for the advertised position.
• You will immediately receive a confirmation of receipt and within a maximum of 10 working days you will receive feedback on the next steps.
• While you show us your patience, we take personal time to review your application and define the next steps.
• Your documents convince us, then we get to know each other via live video call or in a personal interview.
• The "match" confirms itself mutually. Then we go into the second interview round where you get to know your future workplace and the team.
• YES – we have decided on each other! The employment contract will be sent to you digitally and after signing the contract you will receive access to our internal communication channels and at the same time we prepare your onboarding process.