Market Manager Hydraulics

**Your profile**:

- In this position as Market Manager (M/F/d) for Hydraulic Components you develop and align the product value proposition in line with the company's goals and contribute to the continuous improvement of customer satisfaction
- You create a clear product vision and derive the product strategy and roadmap from this, while considering commercial goals
- You collaborate with engineering, sales, project management, marketing and customer service departments to ensure that relevant requirements and targets are met
- You plan and manage product strategies throughout their product life cycle, ensuring differentiation and market relevance
- You conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify trends and react to changes in the market as well as document customers and market requirements
- You take an active role in the strategy development for the business unit Hydraulics Components and contribute to setting long-term goals and priorities
- You act as the product expert for the portfolio and the market and are responsible for further developing the portfolio and monitoring the competition
- You develop business cases for new products and projects, including calculations like NPV and IRR to support informed investment decisions
- You act as central interface for all relevant stakeholders and ensure that communication with customers is efficient and targeted at all levels
- You create white papers, case studies and sales documents to present complex issues, supporting internal communication and external presentations
- You act as a product expert at internal and external events and represent the interests of the product portfolio at conferences and in front of key stakeholders

**Your responsibilities**:

- You hold a degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or a comparable technical, business or marketing-related field; an MBA is an advantage
- You have several years of experience in product and/or market management, ideally in the hydraulics sector or a similar technical industry with a solid understanding of market dynamics and customer requirements
- You possess in-depth knowledge of portfolio management and the development of product strategies and roadmaps, supported by experience in business case preparation (e.g. NPV, IRR, PI) and strong financial modelling skills
- You excel market development through analysis, benchmarking and documentation of customer and market requirements
- You have excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence teams and stakeholders at various levels, even without direct disciplinary responsibility
- You are proficient in German and English; French is an advantage
- You are endowed with strong emotional intelligence and can act as an interface between customers and internal departments, representing stakeholder interests

**Our offer**:
Can we inspire you to take on a responsible position in a dynamic and independent family business? We offer you room for ideas, a secure job, modern and family-friendly employment conditions such as flexible working hours, home office, a company restaurant, training opportunities as well as many benefits. The workplace is located in Bulle, surrounded by the wonderful nature of the Gruyère region. Start planning your personal and professional development with us.

**One Passion. Many Opportunities.**

**The company**:
Liebherr Machines Bulle SA is the centre of excellence for combustion engines (diesel and gas engines) and hydraulic components (axial piston pumps and motors). The company develops and produces various products, which find their use in building construction and civil engineering, mining, agriculture, decentralised energy, machine and plant engineering, as well as aerospace.

**Location**:
Liebherr Machines Bulle SA

7, Rue Hans-Liebherr

1630 Bulle

Switzerland (CH)

**Contact**:
Sina WAUSCHKUHN

+41 26 913 31 11