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Group Product & Portfolio Manager – Shelving Solutions
ITAB Group. Develop and manage ITAB's shelving platform as the foundation of retail interior solutions across the Group .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in product management and portfolio optimization within the retail merchandising ecosystem, focusing on shelving systems and associated solutions. Proven ability to develop strategic initiatives, drive cost reduction, and enhance commercial value through effective stakeholder collaboration.
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Product ManagementRetail MerchandisingValue EngineeringPortfolio OptimizationCommercial Strategy
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Hard Skills
Product DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementLifecycle ManagementCost StrategiesMarket AnalysisData-Driven Decision MakingModularisationStandardisationSustainability ImprovementsRetail Fixtures
Soft Skills
Customer FocusCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementTeam PlayerAnalytical Mindset
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree
Industry Keywords
Retail InteriorsShelving SystemsShopfittingMerchandising SystemsCommercial ActivationProduct EcosystemCross-SellingMatrix OrganisationStrategic PartnershipsInternational Travel
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and manage ITAB's shelving platform as the foundation of retail interior solutions across the Group
- Develop and execute the long-term strategy for the shelving platform and associated merchandising solutions
- Create and maintain the annual product roadmap, launch strategy, lifecycle management and portfolio rationalisation
- Monitor retail merchandising trends, store format evolution, competitor portfolios and customer investment priorities
- Lead product development, modularisation, standardisation, simplification and value engineering
- Drive cost reduction, material optimisation, manufacturing improvements, margin enhancement and sustainability improvements
- Develop the complete merchandising ecosystem around shelving, including lighting, digital, refrigeration, bakery, produce and third-party solutions
- Identify successful local products and applications and assess opportunities for Group-wide deployment
- Develop pricing and cost strategies to support market position and margin development
- Support strategic customer opportunities, tenders and RFQs as the product expert
- Build relationships with retailers, merchandising teams and strategic partners
- Lead product launch, training and commercial activation strategies
- Create commercial tools, application guides, launch kits, product documentation and training materials
- Govern range strategy, launches and discontinuations through the Product Council
- Measure portfolio growth, gross margin, value engineering savings, cross-selling, product adoption and launch success
- Collaborate with MBUs, Sales, Key Account teams, Product Managers, Engineering, Operations, Procurement and external partners
- Travel approximately 30–40 international days annually, primarily within Europe with occasional travel to Asia
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Product Management or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience from retail fixtures, shelving systems, shopfitting, retail interiors, store equipment or merchandising systems is highly desirable
- Experience in product management, portfolio management, commercial product strategy or category management
- Strong understanding of retail merchandising and the wider product ecosystem around shelving
- Experience of value engineering, product development and portfolio optimisation
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and translate them into scalable business propositions
- Strong customer focus with an outcome and ROI orientation
- Experience working directly with sales teams, key accounts and customers
- Demonstrated success in a matrix organisation and the ability to influence people who do not report directly to you
- Analytical and data-driven, while action oriented and pragmatic in execution
- Ability to balance attention to detail with a clear strategic view of the market and future portfolio
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent English; additional European languages are an advantage
- Team player with a strong "get things done" mindset and ability to keep complex topics simple
- ITAB Values & ways of working: We Care, We Challenge, We Collaborate
Benefits
Comp & perks- Career opportunities in an international workplace
- Diversity and good working conditions
- Reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process
- Hybrid working arrangement