Product Group Manager

Laattapiste-Pukkila believes that good spaces create a good life. We are looking for a product group manager who combines technical expertise and commercial thinking. You will be responsible for the range, pricing, and training. Apply by August 9. Why are we looking for you? We are a family-owned sales company, and serving our customers and supporting their business is close to our hearts. We are looking for a product group manager to be responsible for the commercial success and development of our construction products. In your role, you will play a key role in ensuring that the right product range, right pricing, and right message are in use in our stores, resale, and project sales throughout the product lifecycle. Your responsibilities include well-known and high-quality brands Mira, Kerakoll, Wedi, Rubi, and Fila and their related product groups. You will work in close cooperation with sales, marketing, procurement, and international principals. Our community is family-like – everyone supports each other here. Together we ensure that our customers get the market's best products, service, and technical expertise. We are looking for a construction professional who wants to combine technical expertise and commercial thinking. If you enjoy product development, expert work, and cooperation with different stakeholders, this could be your next career step. Job Description You are responsible for the commercial success and product strategy of your product groups. You ensure that products meet market needs and support the company's growth. Your areas of responsibility include: - Tiling, waterproofing, leveling, and fixing products (Mira and Kerakoll) - XPS construction boards, elements, and related custom project structures (Wedi) - Tiling tools (Rubi) - Tiling profiles - Cleaning agents (Fila) You serve as the product expert for the entire organization. You are responsible for maintaining product information, pricing, developing the product range, and managing the product lifecycle. You participate in new product launches, product marketing planning, and the production of technical material. You work in close cooperation with the sales organization supporting store sales, resale, and project sales. Additionally, you act as a trainer for both staff and customers and ensure that technical expertise is at a high level throughout the organization. The work is versatile and challenging The position combines commercial responsibility, technical expertise, and active cooperation with various stakeholders. Your daily work includes developing the product range, monitoring the market, competitor analysis, pricing planning, and maintaining product-related information. You participate in the content production of marketing materials and technical documents and act as an expert in training, fairs, and customer events. You support sales in technical questions and help find the best solutions for the customer. We constantly develop all areas of our operations and also you. You will receive comprehensive induction in the product groups under your responsibility and the products of our international principals. After the induction, we expect active self-development, which we support with continuous training and the expertise of our entire organization. What the job requires and who it suits You have strong construction industry knowledge and want to utilize it in a commercial expert role. You will succeed in the position if you have, for example, a construction engineer's education or equivalent experience from practical construction sites, especially from tiling tasks. We also value: - experience with construction products and structures - good Excel skills and understanding of product information management systems (PIM) - ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, training materials, and marketing content - smooth interpretation of construction technical drawings and documents - excellent written and oral communication skills - service-minded, cooperative, and solution-oriented approach to work. To us, employees are more than experts – they are part of the family. Teamwork, a desire to develop oneself, and an entrepreneurial attitude describe us. We expect openness, supporting colleagues, and the ability to operate in a changing operating environment. Although you work as part of a close expert team, the position also requires initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to make independent decisions. We value all education, but the final choice is decided by your experience, expertise, and personality. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in a well-known and solvent family business. What we promise - An exceptionally warm-hearted work community, a relaxed and open atmosphere that is easy to join. - A versatile and responsible expert position where you can influence the development of the company's product range. - The opportunity to develop into a top expert in construction products. We actively support your expertise with training and induction. - Comprehensive occupational health care, culture, sports, and lunch benefits, as well as a significant staff discount on our products. - A competitive fixed monthly salary and the possibility to participate in our company's bonus system. Laattapiste-Pukkila Oy – Briefly about us Laattapiste-Pukkila Oy is the starting point for success and it can be so for you too. We are a human and more personable family business with a history of well-done things and an interesting story. The places where we spend most of our time directly affect our state of mind. For over 40 years, we have been driven by the will to create places for Finns where it is easy to feel well. Although we started with bathrooms, we now improve the quality of life in a versatile way in both homes and public spaces. Family-like workplace – Our over 160 employees form a large family, where everyone has a clearly defined job description. In your work, you can focus on doing exactly what you were hired for. Continuous development is part of our work culture, and therefore we also develop our staff's expertise with training tailored to job descriptions. In our daily work, we combine individual strengths, resulting in a successful project and a satisfied customer. Every employee is a key person and the most important link in the chain.