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Precisa is a leading Swiss manufacturer of analytical and precision balances, and part of the Hong Kong headquartered global Techcomp Instrument Ltd (TIL) Group. The group consists of a range of scientific instrument manufacturing businesses.

We are now looking to hire a Product Manager to cover and develop the global Precisa businesses and support our dealer network with qualified technical knowhow. The role will be based at our Techcomp office in Frankfurt, Germany, with the expectation of travelling mainly in Germany and Europe, but also internationally to visit group companies and customers when required.

Job Outline

Responsibilities will include:

• Taking overall responsibility for the international commercial success and budget reach of your product line
• Supporting the sales team and the dealer network with qualified technical knowhow, marketing material and training
• Attending conferences and events related to a product or sector
• Defining, enriching and implementing the operational marketing calendar and budget, or marketing campaigns
• Elaborating, updating, and distributing marketing material and sales kits
• Collecting and analyzing user feedback, market and competition research, gathering and evaluating ideas and opinions in order to contribute towards product strategy and vision
• Creating timelines and roadmaps for developing the product road map
• Meeting regularly with production and R&D to share and update forecast, lead time and product development
• Perform sales analysis and contribute to forecast and budget review

In addition, the role may involve giving presentations at user seminars, workshops and conferences throughout Europe as well as attending relevant exhibitions, and so the ability to present ideas and information accurately in a clear and concise manner is critical.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Scientific degree (technical, physics, chemistry, life sciences or similar). Candidates who do not have formal qualifications but can demonstrate relevant work experience will also be considered
• Experience of working in a laboratory environment, and more precisely weight measurement devices, would be an advantage
• Native German and fluent English speaking (French would also be an advantage)
• The candidate must possess a valid EU work permit or EU residency qualification
• Ability to drive

Attributes and Abilities:

• Ideally suited for someone with a passion for science and how this translates into a commercial/business environment
• Highly driven and motivated individual with a track record of achievement
• Being comfortable to work cross-culturally
• Enthusiasm, confidence and professionalism with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and negotiate are an important part of this role
• Responsiveness and focus, combined with attention to detail are essential
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as part of a team
• Self-motivated, able to work under pressure, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines with proven analytical and numerical skills
• Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally with a full valid driving license and valid passport
• Capability to provide simple solutions to technical problems and based on customer requirements

Benefits Package

• After an initial qualifying period and subject to the company’s terms and conditions of employment paid sickness, death in service, permanent health insurance, private medical insurance, pension scheme, paid holidays and relevant statutory days as taken by the company

Have we sparked your interest? Please send your application to Allan Mackenzie, allan@precisa.co.uk . No agencies please.