Product Manager: Microsoft Surface and Monitors

What awaits you

• You will take over operational responsibility for the Microsoft Surface and LCD range and continuously develop it along our category strategy
• You will always keep an eye on turnover, contribution margin and other relevant key figures and steer your portfolio specifically towards the defined budget targets
• In close cooperation with Microsoft and our suppliers, you will conduct negotiations and secure attractive conditions
• You will use market and trend analyses to identify new potentials, products and sources of supply at an early stage
• Regarding assortment and article management, you will manage the process from article creation and master data maintenance to the implementation of the pricing strategy across all sales channels
• Together with purchasing, you will implement the procurement strategy and keep an eye on inventory levels, target availability and automated ordering processes
• You will reliably process manufacturer statements, bonuses, credits and claims and ensure the necessary reporting
• Together with marketing and sales, you will develop effective marketing and communication focuses for your assortment
• As a central interface, you will connect Microsoft and other suppliers with sales, marketing, purchasing and accounting
• You will reliably ensure regulatory and legal requirements regarding your assortment

What you bring with you

• 2-3 years of professional experience in product management or in a comparable product- and commercially oriented function
• Good knowledge of the IT market as well as enthusiasm for products, technology and commercial contexts
• Experience in dealing with key figures such as turnover, contribution margin, margin or pricing and ideally in managing an assortment or product portfolio
• Negotiation skills and communication strength in exchange with manufacturers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• A good sense for market trends as well as for the needs of our customers
• Independent and efficient way of working combined with initiative and a high sense of responsibility
• Analytical and networked thinking as well as an entrepreneurial approach
• Solution-oriented personality who keeps priorities in view even in a dynamic environment
• Good MS Office skills and confident German in speaking and writing
• Very good English skills for cooperation with international partners

Benefits

• Discounts: Attractive discounts in the Brack online shop as well as lunch discounts and staff restaurants in Mägenwil and Willisau.
• Recovery: At least 5 weeks vacation, additionally there is the possibility for vacation purchase and unpaid leave.
• Development: Internal training in the own Academy as well as financial participation in external further education.
• Family: 18 weeks paid maternity leave with the possibility of extension and 4 weeks paid paternity leave.
• Insurance: Extra-mandatory - 100% continued payment of wages as well as full financing of the daily sickness insurance by the employer.
• Mobility: Free parking spaces, financial participation in public transport and pool vehicles for business appointments.

Are you interested or do you have further questions?

Sercan Ugur is happy to assist you with questions.

About us

"Together we shape the retail of tomorrow" Brack.Alltron employs around 1300 employees and generates over a billion in turnover. The company exists because one person had the courage to find new ways and walk them. Our success story shows that through every single individual, something big arises together and we love our uniqueness. We set ambitious goals, and it is very important to us that we act responsibly, encourage and challenge each other and enjoy what we do every day.

Our recruitment process

• You create your profile in our career portal and apply directly online for the advertised position.
• You will immediately receive an acknowledgment of receipt and within at most 10 working days you will receive feedback on how to proceed.
• While you show us your patience, we personally take the time to review your application and define the next steps.
• If your documents are convincing, then we will get to know each other via live video call or in a personal interview.
• The "match" is mutually confirmed. Then we proceed to the second round of interviews where you get to know your future workplace and the team.
• YES - we have decided on each other! The employment contract will be delivered to you digitally and after the conclusion of the contract you will receive access to our internal communication channels and at the same time we will prepare your onboarding process.