EMEA Product Manager - Drywall Exteriors Systems (m/f/d)

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Gips KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?

• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?

• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?

• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• You will be responsible for the strategic development of Drywall Systems within lightweight facade systems across the EMEA region, with a strong focus on growing the lightweight facades portfolio

• In this role, you will translate strategic objectives into actionable development plans, launch new systems in line with market needs, and manage the full process from ideation to go-to-market

• Working closely with EMEA and local Product Management, Project Management, R&D, and commercial teams, you will drive system development initiatives and ensure alignment across functions and markets

• You will also monitor global construction trends, identify customer and market needs, and turn these insights into innovative system solutions across sectors and application areas

• In addition, you will support market positioning and launch strategies through competitor analysis, legal and intellectual property considerations, and Center of Excellence topics in drywall exterior systems

Who you are

• You will bring more than 10 years of business experience in commercial roles, along with a strong understanding of B2B marketing and product management

• A customer-centric and innovation-driven mindset, combined with strong analytical skills, will be essential for success in this role

• Experience in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders across the globe will be key, ensuring close alignment with partners in Commercial, R&D and other business functions

• Success in this position will also require a proactive attitude, a high level of independence and a willingness to travel internationally

• Facade experience will be considered an advantage, while fluency in English is required and additional language skills are a plus

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.

• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.

• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.

• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).

• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.

• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.

• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.

• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.

• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.

• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Gips KG is a German company specialising in innovative systems for dry construction, flooring, plaster and facades. Our high quality dry construction systems are renowned for their excellent acoustic, fire and thermal insulation for floors, walls and ceilings.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.