Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Product Manager Multilayers EMEA
Location: EU wide - Remote, Hybrid or Onsite in Wuppertal (Germany) or Asturias (Spain)
Travel: Regular travel across EMEA to Automotive OEMs, customer sites, technical days, R&D centers, and internal meetings.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Product Manager Multilayers EMEA to drive profitable growth, business strategy, and market development for our multilayer coatings portfolio across the region. This role sits at the intersection of Product Management, Technology, Marketing, and Commercial leadership and requires strong collaboration with Sales, R&D, Operations, and Global Product Management teams.
The successful candidate will bring proven experience within the coatings industry, a strong understanding of Automotive OEMs, and a track record in strategic marketing and sales.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the profitable growth and strategic direction of the assigned product portfolio across EMEA.
- Develop and execute product strategies, growth initiatives, and 5-year business plans.
- Gather Voice of Customer insights and identify market opportunities in partnership with Sales and Technology teams.
- Build and maintain product roadmaps aligned with customer needs, technology trends, and business objectives.
- Lead commercial activities related to VMI projects, pricing strategy, and portfolio optimization.
- Evaluate product performance and drive improvement initiatives to enhance profitability and competitiveness.
- Partner with Global Product Management to align regional requirements with global strategies.
- Establish marketing direction through market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and customer insights.
- Define product positioning, value propositions, and go-to-market strategies for key offerings.
- Act as the regional subject matter expert on product financial performance, market dynamics, and technical capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with R&D to prioritize innovation projects and future portfolio development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in the coatings industry.
- Experience working with Automotive OEMs and understanding their requirements and decision-making processes.
- Strong strategic marketing and commercial sales experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Management, Technology, Marketing, or Sales.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong understanding of market dynamics, pricing, and portfolio management.
- Solid project management skills and experience driving business growth initiatives.
- Strong business acumen combined with excellent technical understanding.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Fluent English required; German is a strong advantage.
Preferred Profile
You are a commercially driven and technically credible product leader who understands the coatings market, can engage effectively with Automotive OEMs, and is passionate about translating customer needs into profitable growth opportunities. You thrive in cross-functional environments and have the ability to influence strategy, innovation, and market success across the EMEA region.
Our Company:
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.
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