Product Manager for OEM service business

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition:this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

YOUR CHALLENGES:

• Responsible for the service business in the Global Key Account teams
• Developing strategies to grow the service business with these OEM customers 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
• Ensure profitable sales growth by a strong product positioning incl. pricing
• Internal alignment with Business Unit Semiconductor Solutions Group (SSG) on OEM strategy
• Monitoring the market to address evolving needs and trends, and defend VAT’s market position
• Managing sales and profitability targets for the dedicated OEMs

YOUR COMPETENCES:

• Bachelor/Master's degree in sciences / engineering or equivalent education
• Additional degree in economics and / or marketing or successful record of accomplishment in a commercial position
• Background or experience in Key Account Management or OEM business of high-tech products beneficial
• Experience in product management within a high tech international environment, preferably in the vacuum industry orcritical component B2B business
• Experience with challenging negotiations with large customers, especially US-based companies
• 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

Interested?We look forward to your online application.

You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. We offer flexible options for hybrid working models. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us.