About the position
As Product Manager in the Commercial Goods business unit, you will be responsible for driving innovation and new program development specifically for private labels and DIY consumer goods. Responsibilities include product strategy development, creation and implementation of product roadmap, from forming a concept to launch of new product lines. You will drive innovation management and develop new product ideas by means of user experience studies, collaboration with product sourcing / engineering teams and competitive benchmarking. Additionally, you will lead product packaging development across branded, co-branded and private label following internal or customer design guidelines. Your role will also involve product content development including value proposition and unique selling points, following release processes from concept to product launch, defining price corridors and price points by technology, product line and brand strategy, and developing communication elements (sales argumentations, USP, key visuals, OE successes) to enable internal and external marketing teams (trainings, product specs, knowledge, selling points, standard presentations, online/offline content).
Responsibilities
- Drive innovation and new program development for private labels and DIY consumer goods.
- Develop product strategy and implement product roadmap from concept to launch.
- Conduct user experience studies and collaborate with product sourcing/engineering teams.
- Lead product packaging development across branded, co-branded, and private label.
- Develop product content including value proposition and unique selling points.
- Follow release processes from concept to product launch.
- Define price corridors and price points by technology, product line, and brand strategy.
- Develop communication elements for internal and external marketing teams.
Requirements
- 3-5+ years of related work experience.
- Strategic mindset with experience in innovative product development and/or new product launches across Consumer Packaged Goods and Private Labels.
- Experience working in a cross-functional matrix organization.
- Excellent analytical and project management skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Knowledge and strong skills with MS Office applications, financial modeling, written reports, database analysis, and SAP experience a plus.
- Willingness to travel 10%.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Health savings accounts (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(K) retirement & Bosch Defined Contribution plan with an attractive employer match
- Wellness programs
- Life insurance
- Short and long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Reimbursement of education expenses
