Junior Product Manager- Furniture & Building Elements
Jowat, High Point, North Carolina, us, 27264
Overview
Junior Product Manager- Furniture & Building Elements — Location: High Point, NC. Functional Area: Product Management.
With over 100 years of corporate development and experience, Jowat is a worldwide leader in the manufacture of industrial adhesives. We have a highly motivated team of 1400 employees worldwide and are proud to provide our customers with innovative adhesive solutions in a number of markets.
Responsibilities
Manage interfaces between local departments, sales organizations as well as the headquarters
Assumption of operational tasks in relation to individual industry portfolios
Implementing the global product and market strategy in the Americas and adapting to regional requirements
Observation and analysis of selected target markets to derive future product ideas from a technical and commercial perspective
Support in marketing measures in the areas of content and knowledge transfer as well as in the development of additional markets, customers and partners
Collecting and processing regional market and competitive information
Continuous optimization and further development of the regional product range in coordination with the headquarters
Qualifications
Preferred Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, wood science, material science, business administration or marketing
Preferred two years of relevant work experience in the adhesive or furniture industry
Strong technical understanding
Professional appearance, communicative and intercultural competence as well as flexibility and creativity
Structured and independent way of working with strong conceptual and analytical skills
Market and customer-oriented mindset with high persuasiveness and assertiveness
Team player with a very high level of commitment, results-orientated and self-motivated
Business fluent in English (Spanish, Portuguese or German are a plus) and willing to travel
Benefits
Competitive compensation
401(K) with a match
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
Mileage reimbursement
Paid vacation
9 paid holidays
Company Contribution to HSA
About Jowat And Our Global Presence The Jowat Group, a medium-sized, family-owned enterprise, is one of the top adhesive manufacturers around the world. Tradition and experience from over 100 years of corporate development allow us to serve as the leading company in adhesive technologies and innovations in numerous markets and areas of application. Our reputation as an innovative leader is made possible by the commitment and competence of our employees, the adhesive experts who always find the perfect solution for our customers. As a new member of the Jowat team, you will continue to advance our reputation by providing the optimal solutions to further the company’s goals.
Jowat Corporation was formed in High Point, North Carolina as a part of the global Jowat group in 1979. The High Point location serves as the headquarters for all operations in the Americas. The parent company, Jowat SE in Germany, was founded in 1919 and has a total of 6 manufacturing sites around the world.
With over 200 million pounds of adhesive produced each year, Jowat serves as one of the leading suppliers in the industry. Our products are used in a variety of applications, including woodworking, furniture manufacturing, paper and packaging, electrical, textile, automotive, and graphic art. A network of 26 sales organizations and various partners around the globe mean unparalleled service from the company. In the Americas, we employ around 225 people. Together, our talented teams drive growth in the industry through agility, collaboration, and innovation.
We look forward to receiving your online application.
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With over 100 years of corporate development and experience, Jowat is a worldwide leader in the manufacture of industrial adhesives. We have a highly motivated team of 1400 employees worldwide and are proud to provide our customers with innovative adhesive solutions in a number of markets.
Responsibilities
Manage interfaces between local departments, sales organizations as well as the headquarters
Assumption of operational tasks in relation to individual industry portfolios
Implementing the global product and market strategy in the Americas and adapting to regional requirements
Observation and analysis of selected target markets to derive future product ideas from a technical and commercial perspective
Support in marketing measures in the areas of content and knowledge transfer as well as in the development of additional markets, customers and partners
Collecting and processing regional market and competitive information
Continuous optimization and further development of the regional product range in coordination with the headquarters
Qualifications
Preferred Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, wood science, material science, business administration or marketing
Preferred two years of relevant work experience in the adhesive or furniture industry
Strong technical understanding
Professional appearance, communicative and intercultural competence as well as flexibility and creativity
Structured and independent way of working with strong conceptual and analytical skills
Market and customer-oriented mindset with high persuasiveness and assertiveness
Team player with a very high level of commitment, results-orientated and self-motivated
Business fluent in English (Spanish, Portuguese or German are a plus) and willing to travel
Benefits
Competitive compensation
401(K) with a match
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
Mileage reimbursement
Paid vacation
9 paid holidays
Company Contribution to HSA
About Jowat And Our Global Presence The Jowat Group, a medium-sized, family-owned enterprise, is one of the top adhesive manufacturers around the world. Tradition and experience from over 100 years of corporate development allow us to serve as the leading company in adhesive technologies and innovations in numerous markets and areas of application. Our reputation as an innovative leader is made possible by the commitment and competence of our employees, the adhesive experts who always find the perfect solution for our customers. As a new member of the Jowat team, you will continue to advance our reputation by providing the optimal solutions to further the company’s goals.
Jowat Corporation was formed in High Point, North Carolina as a part of the global Jowat group in 1979. The High Point location serves as the headquarters for all operations in the Americas. The parent company, Jowat SE in Germany, was founded in 1919 and has a total of 6 manufacturing sites around the world.
With over 200 million pounds of adhesive produced each year, Jowat serves as one of the leading suppliers in the industry. Our products are used in a variety of applications, including woodworking, furniture manufacturing, paper and packaging, electrical, textile, automotive, and graphic art. A network of 26 sales organizations and various partners around the globe mean unparalleled service from the company. In the Americas, we employ around 225 people. Together, our talented teams drive growth in the industry through agility, collaboration, and innovation.
We look forward to receiving your online application.
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