HP Industrial Print EMEA– Packaging Category Manager Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Packaging Category Manager to lead our Flexible Packaging and Folding Carton category segment.
This role plays a critical part in our company's success by ensuring product development, sales enablement, and market strategies align with our business goals.
The Packaging Category Manager will be responsible for identifying trends, managing the product lifecycle, and contributing to the growth of the category.
Why Join Us:
Lead in an Industry Leader: We are at the forefront of digital packaging printing with the best-in-class portfolio and a vast install base of customers, primarily driven by HP Indigo technology.
Innovation and Growth: Be part of an organization that values innovation and work in an environment that promotes continuous growth and learning.
Dynamic Team: Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team of professionals who share your enthusiasm for packaging and printing technology.
If you are a motivated, strategic thinker with a passion for flexible packaging and folding carton and the drive to succeed in an industry leader like HP Indigo, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape and lead our category's success.
Join our team and help us drive innovation and growth in the packaging markets with the support of HP Indigo technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Management: Oversee product lifecycle from a Sales GTM perspective, from NPI launch and ongoing optimization. Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive market adoption of the portfolio.
Market Analysis: Continuously monitor the flexible packaging and folding carton markets, staying informed about industry developments and identifying new opportunities. Use data and analytics to make informed decisions.
Pricing Management: Develop and manage pricing strategy and programs. Analyze financial performance and make strategic adjustments as needed.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with sales, business management, current bz mgt, marketing, service, supplies and other teams to support marketing initiatives, pricing strategies, and customer engagement efforts.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard the category's success.
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrates expert knowledge of digital printing latest technology & solutions. Leverages deep understanding of the competition - both positioning strategy and technology - to create competitive advantage for HP.
Applies deep understanding of technical innovations & trends to solving customer business problems.
Strong credibility with HP's business units and account teams based on history of solid results and contributions.
Establishes thought leadership in technical specialty area with customers.
Demonstrated ability to work as the lead for large complex projects at a Regional or global level.
Has a deep understanding of HP's product & service capability for multiple BU's.
Has demonstrated extensive hands-on level skills with a broad range of the technology.
Demonstrates strong communications skills with customer management, as well as C-level executives.
Education and Experience Required:
Technical University or Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred.
Proven experience in category management, product management, or a related field within the packaging / digital industry.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to take data-driven decisions.
Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinking and a results-oriented mindset.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Knowledge of industry regulations and quality standards.
What we offer:
Opportunity to work in an international organization with colleagues coming from all over the world.
Diverse, continued internal growth and career opportunities. Including HP's own learning platform and LinkedIn Learning.
An attractive benefit package:
Health & Life insurance
Lunch at reduced prices at our canteen/ ticket restaurant vouchers
Flex optimization program: Kindergarten tickets, transport discount
Pension plan
Work life balance /flexible working hours Women, Pride, Young employees, Sustainability and DisAbility! Just a few of our fantastic global business networks you can get involved with locally.
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