EMEA Product Manager Exterior Plasters (m/f/d)

Das ist der Job

Location Iphofen Hybrid The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.

Darum lohnt es sich

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 • Manage the EMEA exterior plasters portfolio (Lime Cement Plasters, ETICS, Adhesives) within the Knauf EMEA Gypsum Division. • Act as an interface between regional and local product managers and other global teams such as R&D, Technology, Center of Excellence, Procurement, and Knauf Digital. • Drive the EMEA product strategy for exterior plasters by identifying customer needs in local markets and consolidating them into a regional product roadmap. • Summarize identified product requirements in EMEA projects and transfer them to the global and regional R&D innovation pipeline. • Track EMEA business performance, ensure continuous market and competitor monitoring by country, and manage the full process from ideation to go‑to‑market.

Who you are • Have a degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Marketing; a degree in Civil or Building Engineering is an advantage. • Have proven extensive experience in product management (preferably in regional or global roles) and deep technical expertise in exterior plasters, rendering and ETICS. • Possess strong strategic and analytical skills to identify market trends, portfolio gaps and develop effective product strategies. • Excel in communication, able to interact actively and transparently with different hierarchical levels and stakeholders, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. • Are fluent in English and willing to travel abroad for business; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.

What we offer you • Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family‑owned company. • 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days. • Health and fitness benefits including discounts on sports and leisure activities, company doctor, and occupational health and safety offers. • Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus). • Subsidies for capital‑forming benefits and company pension schemes. • Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and Barista coffee bar. • Career and professional development support, including part‑time studies, further education and training. • Discounts on well‑known brands and reduced‑price employee purchases. • E‑Bike leasing using tax advantages while promoting personal health. • Relocation support for international relocation.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion or other protected characteristics.