Product Manager (m/f/d)

About the job

Product Manager (m/f/d)

Since 1908, Solis has been developing and marketing innovative household appliances in the areas of kitchen, beauty, and climate devices. As an internationally active Swiss consumer goods company headquartered in Zurich, we combine tradition with entrepreneurial spirit and modern products.

In this key role, you will shape the strategic development of our product portfolio and lead products from the idea stage to successful market launch. You will work closely with strategic purchasing, sales, marketing, logistics, finance, quality assurance, and our international subsidiaries.

Your Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Range

• Responsibility for product management of the assigned household appliance categories throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Analysis of market trends, customer needs, competitor products, and sales data to identify new product opportunities
• Development and further development of assortment, roadmap, and product strategies including recommendations for new products, replacements, improvements, and diversification
• Development of positioning, price recommendations, and key product arguments in collaboration with sales and marketing
• Derivation and implementation of measures for continuous optimisation of the product portfolio

Product Development and Market Launch

• Management of product development and operational implementation of approved product projects from idea to market launch in coordination with the Global Product Manager
• Planning and implementation of product launches in close cooperation with sales, marketing, and international subsidiaries
• Definition and coordination of product requirements, tests, certifications, packaging, and user manuals
• Collaboration with the Strategic Buyer & Controller in evaluating manufacturers, offers, cost structures, and delivery conditions for new projects
• Visiting trade fairs, manufacturers, and production sites to identify product and innovation trends

Product Performance and Internal Support

• Analysis of sales figures, repair statistics, market feedback, and product performance as well as derivation of concrete improvement measures
• Ensuring clear product documentation and reliable information flow for all relevant stakeholders
• Central contact person for product inquiries as well as support for sales and marketing with product information, training, and presentations
• Close cooperation with quality assurance and customer service on quality and product issues

Your Profile

• Completed commercial or technical basic training with further education or solid professional experience in product management
• Several years of experience in product management, ideally in the international consumer goods or household appliance environment
• Very good understanding of customer needs, market analyses, product strategies, and product launches
• Technical understanding as well as pronounced analytical and entrepreneurial thinking
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style with strong implementation skills
• Confident communication and assertiveness in an international environment
• Very good German and English skills; additional languages are an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis

We Offer

• A responsible key role with great scope for design
• Direct influence on the strategic development and success of our product portfolio
• Short decision-making paths and plenty of room for initiative
• Close cooperation with international teams and external partners
• An established Swiss brand with innovative, multiple award-winning products

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your application with CV and relevant documents. Please only DIRECT APPLICANTS!