Product Manager - Construction Equipment - Flemish Brabant

As a Product Manager, your mission is to maximise the profitability of your range of products.

To achieve these goals, you contribute to the "4 Ps":

Product :

• As an expert in your assigned product range, you will stand naturally aware of the latest products and innovations.
• You study the market trends in the engineering machinery sector and the current and future customer needs.
• Through your analysis, you determine the configurations of the machines you are going to launch on the market.
• You follow training courses at the manufacturer's and share your knowledge with your sales team.
• For example, when a new product is launched, you make sure that all information (positioning, configuration, performance and price) is correct.
• You provide technical and commercial support to internal sales and customers and external, e.g. by drawing up offers or by taking over negotiations complex at the client's premises.

Pricing :

• You negotiate for the current and future product lines.
• You are responsible for the objectives to be achieved, the strategies to be applied, etc.
• You negotiate and determine the prices for your different sales channels (salespeople, customers, etc.).
• You write and follow up on current offers to stimulate sales.

Place :

• You are co-responsible for distribution on a national level. This means that you place orders, keep an eye on the available stock and follow the delivery times.
• On the basis of this information, the sales history and the business plan, you give expert advice on placing orders.
• You develop a network with your local subdealers.

Promotion :

• You set up marketing campaigns in collaboration with Marketing Coordinator.
• You put your expertise at the service of external and internal clients during demonstrations, comparative tests, events, etc.

• You have a talent for administration and sales.
• As an informal entrepreneur, you are passionate about all things technical and marketing.
• You know how to work independently. Trust and collaboration are key elements in your daily activities.
• In addition, you have the following skills:
• You have a bachelor's degree in electromechanics or a technical field.
• You have a strong affinity with civil engineering machinery and you understand the needs of the customer.
• You are competent in the analysis and interpretation of sales data and trends.
• You are able to establish professional relationships, both within the organisation and within the customer's own organisation with the customers.
• You have a strong commercial attitude and good powers of persuasion.
• You are Dutch-speaking with a good command of English and a good understanding of French.
• You have a very good knowledge of Excel.
• You are pragmatic and solution-oriented.

• Our client offers a varied and challenging function that leaves a lot of room for initiative and to personal development within a healthy organization.
• The organization is in the midst of growth and attaches great importance to the development of its employees, to a good quality of life and to the collaboration between colleagues and smooth communication of information. Our client also offers:
• Working at the exclusive dealership for civil engineering machinery of the highest level.
• Working in an organisation where quality and service are the priorities.
• Training opportunities.
• Permanent contract with an attractive salary and extra-legal benefits.
• Good working atmosphere with the support of colleagues and international contacts.