BeNe Product Manager Residential Offers

Job Description:

BeNe Product Manager - Residential Offers - Brussels or Hoofddorp

Mission
As Product Manager for the Residential segment within Belgium and the Netherlands (BeNe), you act as the key ambassador for your product portfolio and associated software solutions, both internally and externally.
Your primary objective is to drive profitable growth and increase market share by managing and developing existing and new offers, ensuring strong alignment with market needs and company strategy.

About the Product Range

Schneider Electric's residential portfolio includes circuit breakers, distribution boards, switches, sockets, wiring devices, and other electrical components. These solutions are designed to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power distribution in residential environments.
The main target segment is the residential market, with a strong focus on innovation, safety, and energy efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Profitability & Market Share

* Manage and continuously optimize the product portfolio (P&L, market share, growth, performance analysis)
* Monitor and analyze competitors' positioning, strategies, and pricing at country level
* Lead product launches and ensure successful market introduction
* Support and influence the sales teams to achieve strategic objectives
* Identify gaps in the portfolio and propose improvements or new opportunities
* Collaborate with global R&D to adapt products to local market and regulatory requirements

Own Pricing Strategy

* Define and manage price lists based on market positioning, cost structure, and margin objectives
* Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with business goals
* Monitor and review gross margins versus targets
* Analyze and validate special pricing agreements

Ensure Visibility & Promotion

* Act as the business owner and key spokesperson for the product range
* Develop and deploy marketing materials (presentations, brochures, catalogues, success stories, etc.)
* Engage and enable sales teams by clearly communicating product value propositions and differentiators
* Participate in events such as seminars, forums, and customer days
* Ensure proper training of internal teams and external partners
* Promote digital tools and electrical software linked to the product portfolio

Forecasting & Planning

* Prepare annual order intake forecasts
* Provide regular (monthly/quarterly) forecasts to support supply chain planning
* Contribute to stock optimization recommendations for transactional business

Software Management

* Ensure successful implementation and adoption of residential software solutions
* Drive deployment of digital tools across the market
* Collaborate with Marketing Channel Managers to promote software according to customer strategies
Profile

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Commercial Sciences, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or similar field
* Experience in product marketing or a similar technical commercial role is a plus
* Fluent in Dutch or French plus English. Proficiency in the other national language is a must have
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
* Solid understanding of marketing and sales management principles
Skills

* Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
* Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive attitude
* Enthusiastic, resilient, and results-driven
* Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
* Hands-on approach with a continuous learning mindset
* Strong organizational and analytical skills
* Valid driver's license (Type B) required

BeNe Product Manager - Residential Offers - Brussels or Hoofddorp

Mission
As Product Manager for the Residential segment within Belgium and the Netherlands (BeNe), you act as the key ambassador for your product portfolio and associated software solutions, both internally and externally.
Your primary objective is to drive profitable growth and increase market share by managing and developing existing and new offers, ensuring strong alignment with market needs and company strategy.

About the Product Range

Schneider Electric's residential portfolio includes circuit breakers, distribution boards, switches, sockets, wiring devices, and other electrical components. These solutions are designed to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power distribution in residential environments.
The main target segment is the residential market, with a strong focus on innovation, safety, and energy efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Profitability & Market Share

* Manage and continuously optimize the product portfolio (P&L, market share, growth, performance analysis)
* Monitor and analyze competitors' positioning, strategies, and pricing at country level
* Lead product launches and ensure successful market introduction
* Support and influence the sales teams to achieve strategic objectives
* Identify gaps in the portfolio and propose improvements or new opportunities
* Collaborate with global R&D to adapt products to local market and regulatory requirements

Own Pricing Strategy

* Define and manage price lists based on market positioning, cost structure, and margin objectives
* Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with business goals
* Monitor and review gross margins versus targets
* Analyze and validate special pricing agreements

Ensure Visibility & Promotion

* Act as the business owner and key spokesperson for the product range
* Develop and deploy marketing materials (presentations, brochures, catalogues, success stories, etc.)
* Engage and enable sales teams by clearly communicating product value propositions and differentiators
* Participate in events such as seminars, forums, and customer days
* Ensure proper training of internal teams and external partners
* Promote digital tools and electrical software linked to the product portfolio

Forecasting & Planning

* Prepare annual order intake forecasts
* Provide regular (monthly/quarterly) forecasts to support supply chain planning
* Contribute to stock optimization recommendations for transactional business

Software Management

* Ensure successful implementation and adoption of residential software solutions
* Drive deployment of digital tools across the market
* Collaborate with Marketing Channel Managers to promote software according to customer strategies

Candidate Requirements:

Profile

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Commercial Sciences, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or similar field
* Experience in product marketing or a similar technical commercial role is a plus
* Fluent in Dutch or French plus English. Proficiency in the other national language is a must have
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
* Solid understanding of marketing and sales management principles
Skills

* Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
* Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive attitude
* Enthusiastic, resilient, and results-driven
* Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
* Hands-on approach with a continuous learning mindset
* Strong organizational and analytical skills
* Valid driver's license (Type B) required