Do you have experience as a product manager in a nautical technical environment? Are you operating at an executive level? If so, we have the pleasure of presenting a very interesting opportunity to you.
Radio Holland is globally known as an important specialist in Satellite and Radio communication, Navigation, Automation and Observation systems for various maritime users in the shipping industry. For every conceivable electronic function on board, we offer innovative, efficient solutions by supplying, installing and integrating advanced and high-tech equipment. In addition, we guarantee fast and efficient service through a worldwide network of branches and agents along the world’s major shipping routes. Radio Holland is globally known as an important specialist in Satellite and Radio communication, Navigation, Automation and Observation systems for various maritime users in the shipping industry. For every conceivable electronic function on board, we offer innovative, efficient solutions by supplying, installing and integrating advanced and high-tech equipment. In addition, we guarantee fast and efficient service through a worldwide network of branches and agents along the world’s major shipping routes.
As a Product Manager you are responsible for Communication (mainly) and Navigation Products and Services throughout the Product Lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the strategic decisions based on market and competitor analyses, creating a roadmap to guide a product/service from concept through design and into release.
To manage the product/ Services throughout the Product Lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the strategic decision based on market and competitor analyses, creating a roadmap to guide a product/service from concept through design and into release, working closely with OEM sponsors , Sales , Procurement, R&D and Operations, to deliver winning products and services. You are based in the Netherlands ( Rotterdam) and report directly to the the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Tasks and Responsibilities
Product Management
- Creation and launch of products/services that meet customer needs
- Stay up to date on product lifecycle, new product launches, updates, obsolescence & discontinuance
- Translate product updates into business opportunities.
OEM Management
Maintain relationship with OEM’s and support the OEM sponsor(s) in negotiations with OEMs with following goals:
- Improved buying conditions;
- Expand territory terms (ideally, global agreements) and increase of purchases;
- Better Supply chain conditions (ideally, central management of articles by RHG)
- Grow our service revenue. Identify, benchmark and propose new OEM representation opportunities.
- Liaising with OEMs for trainings of engineers
You are also staying on watch to identify new OEM representations, review and assess the opportunity to add them to our portfolio.
Category Management
- Identify opportunities for improved strategic sourcing on product/services categories and liaise with Strategic Procurement to initiate and implement them.
- Stay up to date with regulations and translate them into business opportunities
- Identify opportunities and support Marketing & Sales activities/ campaigns (product content, product updates, category management, regulations exhibitions, promos etc.)
- Support SC & MDM on product & pricing management and inform SC about product obsolescence
- Maintain up to and accurate information about OEM, Category Management and Regulations
Professional Competencies
- Master degree business administration (MBA) or Business Economics
- 5+ years of experience in similar role
- Conceptual and strategically strong
- Leadership skills to connect and lead cross functional teams
- Organized
- Strong communication skills
- Affinity with data and data interpretation
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Result oriented
- Familiar with the maritime business
- Technical knowledge in the area of marine electronics, navigation and communication systems
Radio Holland offers an attractive compensation package matching your skills and experience.
The recruitment process is handled by MARPRO. For questions, please contact Principal Recruiter, Danny van Eijk on +31 6 5472 5675.
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Contributing towards safety of life at sea
Radio Holland contributes towards safety of life at sea by delivering critical marine electronic solutions and providing global on-board and remote services. We are proud of our reputation as the leading global NavCom, Connectivity, Integration and Service & Maintenance provider.
Available 24 / 7, Radio Holland connects its customers to an unrivaled global service network of over 70 locations along major shipping routes. Our class approved, skilled technicians deliver top quality, on-the-spot services with the highest first-time-fix rate in the industry.
Radio Holland offers cost-saving fleet service agreements, as well as remote monitoring maintenance support worldwide – helping our customers run a smarter, more profitable business with less downtime and lower operational expenditures.