DACH Category Manager m/f/d

Descripción del puesto:

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Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

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Would you like to develop and drive our category strategy product selection? Can you optimize pricing to identify growth opportunities and maximize profitability across our server, storage and solutions product lines?

Your Responsibilities

* Product expert on the ISG (Infrastructure Solutions Group) product portfolio and market specifics for the DACH territory
* Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and the competitive landscape
* Create, own and communicate the quarterly plan with product selections, pricing strategy, promotional and campaign roadmaps
* Identify top-selling configurations for servers, storage and solutions in the markets
* Constantly monitor results and drive corrective actions if needed
* Strong alignment with territory /market leadership on priorities and focus areas across all customer segments
* Collaboration with the sales teams and enabling them with all category tools and levers, including market intelligence
* Align with marketing on efficient marketing campaigns and ensure good marketing presence to through distribution
* Prepare an accurate portfolio forecast and transition planning, and provide the forecast to the EMEA category to ensure seamless supply
* Provide feedback to EMEA category managers on market specifics and articulate needs

Position Requirements

* 2-3 years of product and/or business management experience with ideally technology products (not a must). This role is also suitable for a fresh graduate with relevant internship experience
* Fast learner and positive attitude towards change
* Analytical skills, financial acumen and PL understanding
* Excellent communication, negotiation and collaboration skills, ability to build alliances
* Problem-solving mindset
* Professional fluency in German and English
* Location Stuttgart

What We Offer

* Employee Share Purchase Plan
* Employee Assistance Program, e.g., for health, legal financial consultancy
* Pension Plan
* Meal Allowance / Lunch Vouchers
* Internal E-learning Development Platform Available for Employees
* Specialized Development Trainings (based on nomination process)
* Employees Groups (LGBT+, WILL, etc.)
* Opportunity to Join/Create Employees Groups (inclusivity, well-being, sports, volunteering, charity, etc.)
* Job Rad (Bike Leasing)
* Mobile phone + 3 SIM Cards for Mobile Working

At Lenovo, we are proud to be an equal opportunity company. This vacancy certainly applies to people with disabilities too.

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