Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Marketing team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our
41,500 team members in
90 countries across
300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.
We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Cairo office as Product Manager.
Can you say yes
Do you treat your colleagues with respect
Do you always have the customer in mind
Do you act with future generations in mind
Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop
Do you have a proven track record of delivering results
As Product Manager at Knauf Egypt, you will be managing the lifecycle of a product, from development to launch and beyond, with a strong focus on aligning marketing strategies to drive product success.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing Go-to-Market and launching strategy for new or updated categories.
- Driving the execution of all processes in the product lifecycle, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements and roadmap development, and product launch.
- Gaining a deep understanding of customer experience for dealers and end-user, identifying, and filling product gaps and generating new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
- Analyzing market data to develop sales strategies and define product objectives for effective marketing communications.
- Defining the needs and expectations of Knauf's target audiences (such as end-user, dealers, etc.).
- Monitoring the market and developing competitive analysis.
- Developing product pricing and positioning strategies.
- Representing the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services.
- Joining social / traditional groups and professional platforms to discuss industry-related topics.
- Being responsible for preparing the executive summary monthly report and delivering it to the Marketing Director.
- Drive Profitable growth of the category (CMII profitability, growth, and turnover & quantity responsibility).
- Full responsibility of Product Compliance and testing to required standards.
- Managing, leading, and coordinating the product team.
- Work closely with the marketing team to create and implement effective marketing plans and campaigns.
What We'd Love For You To Have
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas this is an added advantage:
- Bachelor/master's degree with a focus on business, economy, industrial/management engineering, or related fields.
- 8+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on marketing or related fields.
- Strong understanding of marketing principles and product lifecycle management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Data-driven with strong analytical skills and experience with market research and performance metrics.
We'll Provide
- A competitive salary
- Benefits
What happens next
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 15 working days.
Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.
Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.
Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASA's reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.
In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.
Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions we're shaping a future we can all be proud of.
