Product Manager: Household & Living

About the job

Product Manager: Household & Living

What to expect

• Operational management and further development of the assigned Household & Living ranges taking into account the category strategy and goals
• Responsibility for achieving budget targets including controlling sales and contribution margin as well as implementing strategic and operational assortment goals
• Independent conduct of manufacturer and supplier negotiations as well as evaluation and onboarding of new partners and suitable sources based on market and trend analyses
• Responsibility for obtaining and maintaining master data, initiating article openings, and creating relevant reports and manufacturer invoices
• Co-design of marketing and communication priorities and their implementation in close cooperation with marketing and sales
• Implementation of the pricing strategy across all sales channels and coordination between manufacturers, sales, marketing, and other internal interfaces
• Close cooperation with purchasing in implementing the procurement strategy, managing stock limits and target ranges, and automated ordering processes

What you bring

• Commercial basic training with EFZ or an equivalent qualification, preferably in trade or e-commerce
• Further training in marketing, product management, purchasing, or business administration
• 2–3 years of professional experience as a product manager or in a comparable role as well as relevant industry knowledge
• Good MS Office skills and a strong understanding of economic contexts and key figures
• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form as well as good English skills
• Independent and efficient working style, high initiative, as well as analytical and networked thinking
• Entrepreneurial action, strong communication and negotiation skills, solution orientation, and enjoyment of teamwork

Are you interested or have further questions?

Eveline Icobas is happy to assist you with any questions.

eveline.icobas@brackalltron.ch

About us

"Together we shape the trade of tomorrow" Brack.Alltron employs around 1300 people and generates over one billion in sales. The company exists because one person had the courage to find new ways and to follow them. Our success story shows that through each individual, something great is created together and we love our uniqueness. We set ambitious goals, and it is very important to us that we act responsibly, support and challenge each other, and enjoy what we do every day.

Our hiring process

• 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.
• If your documents convince us, we get to know each other via live video call or in a personal interview.
• The "match" is mutually confirmed. 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.

Benefits

• 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 holiday, with the possibility of holiday 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 the possibility of extension and 4 weeks paid paternity leave.
• Insurance: Above statutory – 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.