Product Manager

Leister Technologies AG

Product Manager

Leister Technologies AG, based in Central Switzerland, is a leading provider of premium products for process heat and plastics processing. As part of the globally active Leister Group, it has been on a growth course for decades. Around 900 employees in eight countries and 130 sales partners ensure a worldwide presence. The Leister Group is committed to improving quality of life through innovative products.

For the further development of our Industrial Heating / Process Heat division, we are looking for a personality who appreciates an industrial environment, recognizes technological trends, and is eager to actively shape a globally relevant product portfolio. You will help design products that play a central role in numerous industries worldwide. At the same time, you will act at the interface between market, technology, and customer benefit, driving innovations that will shape our portfolio in the long term. In this position, you will take on responsibility, work interdisciplinary and internationally, and actively participate in the future of industrial thermal technology.

Your tasks

• Recognize market potentials and trends and translate them into product impulses
• Develop product roadmap and tap into new applications/markets
• Manage global portfolio throughout the entire lifecycle (idea ? development ? launch)
• Define requirements, prioritize, and coordinate technical/commercial topics
• Close cooperation with R&D, Sales, Business Development, and Marketing
• Support international teams/customers with applications and introductions
• Conduct competitive analyses and derive relevant trends
• Create product messages as well as training materials
• Customer, partner, and trade fair visits worldwide (approx. 10-20% travel)

Your profile

• Degree in Engineering (HF/FH/ETH or similar)
• Several years of experience in product management or an industrial environment
• Very good understanding of markets, applications, and technology trends
• Strong communication skills, persuasive, confident appearance
• Very good German and English skills
• Enjoyment of interdisciplinary and international cooperation

What awaits you

• Exciting activity in a market-leading, international company in the Canton of Obwalden
• we are surrounded by a great mountain landscape with attractive leisure opportunities
• flexible working time models and up to two days of home office - where possible and sensible
• very good support for new and innovative ideas
• support for further education and opportunities for personal and professional development
• company canteen in Kägiswil and fresh catering options in Sarnen, attractive benefits, free parking including E-charging stations, showers for athletes

Note for recruitment agencies

For this position, we only consider direct applications. Inquiries from recruitment or headhunter firms unfortunately cannot be considered.

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