Product Manager - OEM Account

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world's leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Product Manager - OEM Account

In this role, you drive the service business strategy for key OEM customers, shaping the product portfolio to meet their needs and ensure profitable growth. You own the full product lifecycle from a service perspective and translate market and customer insights into effective, data-driven strategies. 

Reponsabilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 or
  critical 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

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct