Key Skills

Job Description

Product manager Discover opportunities. Build Products. Create Impact. re you an entrepreneurial Product Manager who can translate market developments, customer needs and technical opportunities into successful products? Would you like to take ownership of the entire product lifecycle within an international manufacturing organization? Then we are looking for you. As Product Manager at KGS DIAMOND, you will help shape a competitive, innovative and sustainable product portfolio that supports KGS’s strategic direction. You will be responsible for the complete product journey, from identifying opportunities and developing new products to market introduction, optimization and phase-out. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Operations, Purchasing and Customer Service. What will you do? You will develop and manage the product portfolio and ensure that new and existing products are successfully introduced and positioned in the market. Identify and assess market developments, customer needs and product opportunities. Build and maintain a structured pipeline of new products. Identify successful existing products and drive their broader international deployment. Coordinate product development and market introductions, including internal alignment and Sales and Marketing readiness. Develop and execute clear go-to-market and product launch plans. Manage the entire product lifecycle, including introduction, optimization and phase-out. Monitor pricing, margin structures, stock levels and commercial performance. Analyze and resolve product-related cost and structural quality issues. Ensure product data and documentation are accurate, up to date and consistently maintained across systems and communication channels. Responsible for ensuring product compliance with regulations, standards and requirements. Develop sales support materials, product training and application-related information. Work with customers and internal teams to generate new applications, product improvements and commercial opportunities. What do you bring? You are entrepreneurial, curious and commercially minded. You understand the connection between products, applications and markets and know how to bring different disciplines together. A bachelor’s or master’s level of education, preferably in a technical, commercial or business-related field. Several years of experience in product management, business development, sales or a similar position within a technical or industrial environment. The ability to translate customer needs and technical developments into commercially attractive product solutions. An ambitious and results-driven mindset, with the confidence to develop and introduce new ideas. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with technical, commercial and operational stakeholders. A self-starting and structured approach, supported by strong organizational and prioritization skills. The ability to motivate colleagues and drive cross-functional initiatives forward. Strong digital skills and an affinity with product data, systems and digital solutions. Good command of both Dutch and English. Willingness to travel internationally when required. What do we offer? At KGS, you will have the opportunity to shape products that are used by professional customers around the world. An international Product Manager role with significant responsibility and visible impact. Ownership of the complete product lifecycle. Close cooperation with international commercial, technical and operational teams. An innovative and informal organization with short communication lines. Plenty of room for initiative, new ideas and entrepreneurship. Opportunities for professional and personal development within an international organization. A competitive salary, company car and employment benefits package. About KGS DIAMOND KGS DIAMOND develops, manufactures and supplies innovative diamond tools and abrasive solutions to professional customers around the world. We combine technology, craftsmanship and entrepreneurship with a strong focus on quality, innovation and customer orientation. Interested? Apply today and discover how you can make a difference as Product Manager at KGS DIAMOND. For more information, please contact Marieka de Jong - KGS DIAMOND, HR Manager, at +31 (0)6 13 96 87 99 or [email protected] Or Jan Duitman, Vice President Stone, Construction & Floor, at +31 (06) 45 66 61 17 or [email protected] Interested in this role? Sending your CV [email protected]

Core Responsibilities

Manage the full product lifecycle, from identifying market opportunities and developing products through launch, optimization, and phase-out. Coordinate cross-functional teams and oversee product positioning, pricing, performance, compliance, quality, product data, and sales support.

Requirements

The role calls for a bachelor’s or master’s level of education, preferably in a technical, commercial, or business-related field, and several years of relevant experience in product management, business development, sales, or a similar role in a technical or industrial environment. Candidates should be commercially minded, able to translate customer needs and technical developments into product solutions, communicate effectively across functions, have strong organizational and digital skills, speak Dutch and English, and be willing to travel internationally.

Benefits

• Company Car
• Employment Benefits Package
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Personal Development Opportunities