Product Innovation Manager
Are you the visionary who can unlock market potential and is eager to work cross functional to enforce our sustainable solutions across industries and region?
Why we need you – About the role
As the Product Innovation Manager at Kebony, you will be responsible for driving the development and execution of our wood product strategy on a global scale. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, market analysis, and strategic vision to ensure that Kebony remains at the forefront of sustainable wood solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities, develop product roadmaps, and drive initiatives that maximize the value of our sustainable wood solutions across diverse industries and regions.
What will be your impact: Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a global product strategy for Kebony's wood products, aligning with overall company objectives and market demands.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify key trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape within the wood industry.
- Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to drive product development initiatives from concept to commercialization.
- Define product specifications, pricing strategies, and go-to-market plans for new and existing wood products.
- Monitor product performance metrics, analyze market feedback, and iterate on product strategies to optimize revenue and profitability.
- Serve as an expert on Kebony's wood products, providing technical support to internal teams and external stakeholders as needed.
- Cultivate strong relationships with key customers, partners, and industry influencers to drive awareness and adoption of Kebony's wood solutions.
What we are looking for: Experience, Qualifications & Skills
- Proven track record of 5+ years in product management, preferably within the wood industry or related sectors.
- Deep understanding of wood products, manufacturing processes, and sustainable materials.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a passion for driving innovation in sustainable product development.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Fluent knowledge of English & preferably Dutch, other languages are a plus
About your team
You will be working in the marketing team, reporting to the global marketing manager.
In your role, you will be working cross functional with your direct colleagues in the marketing team as well as with the R&D team and many other departments like customer service, finance, etc.
You can expect leaders who will support you in being successful and deeply believe in your skills and expertise.
Why join Kebony?
Become part of a fast-growing, dynamic team and shape the future of sustainable building materials with us: you can expect a place where you can be innovative, empowered to act and supported to grow.
As Product Innovation Manager, you play a crucial role in expanding reach and impact by leveraging digital technologies to connect with audiences around the world.
The future of work is now: A combination of flexibility & remote working together with in-person meetings on a regular basis and enjoy human interactions together.