Product Manager:in Garden

About the job

Product Manager:in Garden

What to expect

• Responsibility for the operational and economic development of our garden range from tools and smart gardening including robotic mowers to irrigation and planting to care and seeds
• Management of your ranges with regard to sales, contribution margin and budget targets as well as derivation of appropriate measures
• Independent support and negotiation with manufacturers and suppliers as well as evaluation of new partners and competitive sources
• Continuous monitoring of market and garden trends to identify new products, innovations and market opportunities early and use them for your range
• Implementation of the pricing strategy across all sales channels and further development of an attractive and competitive product portfolio
• Co-design of marketing and communication priorities and their implementation together with marketing and sales
• Close cooperation with purchasing on procurement strategy, product availability as well as control of stock limits and target ranges

What you bring with you

• Completed commercial basic training (EFZ), preferably in trade or e-commerce including further training or studies in marketing, product management, purchasing or business administration
• 2–3 years of professional experience in product management or a comparable activity and ideally knowledge from the trade or e-commerce environment
• Enthusiasm and a good feel for garden products, trends and innovations; practical product or industry knowledge in the garden sector is an advantage
• Experience in dealing with manufacturers and suppliers, combined with communication skills and strong negotiation skills
• An independent and efficient way of working as well as initiative, analytical thinking and entrepreneurial action
• Very good German skills in spoken and written form, good English skills and enjoyment in working together as a team to make a difference

Are you interested or do you 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 something great is created by each individual 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 the time to personally 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" 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 training.
• Family: 18 weeks paid maternity leave with the possibility of extension and 4 weeks paid paternity leave.
• Insurance: Above mandatory – 100% continued salary payment as well as 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.