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Junior Product Manager

Kubota in Europe

Zwolle
Full-time
0-2 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Product Performance Monitoring
Product Portfolio Management
Market Analysis
Dealer Relationship Management
Commercial KPI Monitoring
Forecasting
Demand Planning
Sales Operations
CRM
Lead Management
Data Analysis
Reporting and Dashboards
Commercial Planning
Product Launch Support
Communication
Excel

Job Description

Lay the groundwork for tomorrow with Kubota! Since 1890, Kubota has evolved in a unique way worldwide. With a strong will to solve problems in food, water and the environment, we have leveraged our strength as a manufacturer and a solutions provider. Spanning across 120+ countries and employing more than 50,000 people in Asia, Europe and North America, Kubota generates revenue in excess of $20 billion. From agricultural and industrial machinery, and overall water solutions, to any other living environment solution, our question, and our challenge was always the same: what can we do to meet the demands and enhance our lives for tomorrow? Explore this exciting career opportunity and join us on the journey as we seek to be an “Essentials Innovator for Supporting Life”. My job, Our future THE OPPORTUNITY A commercial development role for someone early in their career who wants to grow towards Product Management, Regional Sales Management or a broader commercial position. You will build product, market and dealer knowledge without initially carrying direct sales targets. Purpose of the Position As Junior Product Manager, you will support the commercial development of Kubota’s Agriculture and Ground Care business across the Benelux. Working closely with Regional Sales Managers, dealers and Product Management, you will monitor product and dealer performance, support forecasting and commercial planning, and act as a key contact for product-related questions. What You Will Do Product & Portfolio Management Monitor product performance by series, model and market segment. Build strong knowledge of the Kubota portfolio, customers and competitive landscape. Monitor product availability, demand and delivery expectations. Support product launches and provide product-related information to dealers and Regional Sales Managers. Identify market developments, customer needs and commercial opportunities. Dealer & Commercial Development Build strong working relationships with dealers across the Benelux. Monitor dealer performance and relevant commercial KPIs. Support Regional Sales Managers with dealer development and commercial initiatives. Participate in dealer visits, events and product demonstrations. Support consistent commercial execution across the dealer network. Sales Operations & Analysis Support forecasting and demand planning. Monitor sales results, dealer KPIs and market developments. Support CRM, lead management and effective commercial follow-up. Prepare reports and dashboards and translate data into practical commercial insights. Commercial Coordination Coordinate with Sales, Service, Product Management, dealers and Kubota Europe. Support the follow-up of commercial actions and business priorities. Support the local implementation of product launches, campaigns and dealer initiatives. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Commercial Economics, Marketing, Agriculture, Engineering or a related field. Recent graduate or approximately 1 to 3 years of relevant commercial experience. Strong interest in building a career in Product Management, Sales or Commercial Management. Commercial mindset combined with good analytical and organizational skills. Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships and taking ownership. Comfortable working with data, Excel, CRM and reporting tools. Affinity with agricultural machinery, ground care equipment or technical products is an advantage. Fluent Dutch and English; French is an advantage. Willingness to travel within the Benelux. What We Offer The opportunity to learn the commercial business from the ground up: products, markets, dealers, customers, forecasting and sales performance. You will work closely with experienced commercial colleagues and the Kubota dealer network, progressively taking on greater responsibility. For a strong performer, the role provides a natural development path towards Product Manager, Regional Sales Manager or other commercial positions within Kubota.

Core Responsibilities

Support Kubota’s Agriculture and Ground Care commercial business across the Benelux by monitoring product, market, and dealer performance, and assisting with forecasting and commercial planning. Coordinate with dealers and internal teams on product questions, launches, sales operations, dealer development, and commercial initiatives.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and recent graduate status or approximately 1–3 years of relevant commercial experience are requested. Candidates should have a commercial mindset, analytical and organizational skills, confidence building relationships, comfort with Excel, CRM, and reporting tools, fluent Dutch and English, and willingness to travel within the Benelux; French and relevant machinery or technical-product affinity are advantages.

About Kubota in Europe

Industry: Machinery Manufacturing

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Kubota had the first establishment in Europe more than 50 years ago and has shown a significant growth since. In the European region Kubota currently has about 5,000 employees and achieves sales over € 2.2 billion. The European business organization is organized in five Business Units (Tractor, Construction Machinery, Engine, Implements and Parts) and counts 12 manufacturing facilities and 25 distribution, service and sales offices covering the whole European region offering products including tractors, construction machinery, engines, agricultural machinery, turf equipment and utility vehicles. For more information on Kubota in Europe please visit www.kubota-eu.com

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