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Product Planner Carp

Posted 26 Mar 2024
Work experience
0 to 3 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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Introduction

Do you want to help shape the next product range of Shimano?

As a product planner you are the eyes, ears and voice from the European market for global fishing equipment developments.

Using your skills in market research and data analysis, working together with our sales & marketing teams across Europe, you will translate customer demand and market trends into the next generation of Shimano products. Once developed you will translate the USP’s to our sales and marketing teams in order to launch to the market.

You will be based at our Headquarters in Eindhoven and you will join a team of 4 other Product Planners. Being the technical expert you will be required to travel regularly to present and create our Shimano products.

We are looking for a curious & technical person who always wants to know how things work and how to improve. You are accurate and you are a self-starter. Next to that you are able to work independently but more important even: you are a true team player. You have experience working within projects, setting priorities and reaching deadlines. You possess excellent intercultural communication skills and presentation skills to ensure the audience truly understand your message!

The Challenge

  • Collect market information through data analysis, market research, field research, events, local office’s feedback and competitor information;
  • Analyze market information to create recommendations and insights for future product developments;
  • Contribute to the planning of product line-ups;
  • Coordinate planning and specification sheets according to which final products need to be manufactured;
  • Be the knowledge center for technical specifications and new product related information for colleagues and customers;
  • Work together with Sales and Marketing to ensure the features & benefits are well represented.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor degree in preferably a technical direction;
  • 0-3 years of experience in a similar role ( experience working in a product, analyst or research based position with a commercial aspect);
  • Excellent English language skills both verbally and written
  • A passionate angler;
  • Willing and able to travel frequently.

What do we have to offer?

Shimano and its subsidiaries offer a pleasant, informal working environment with colleagues who work well together, and are proud to work for Shimano. Next to good working conditions, Shimano offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging position within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment. Together we want to win therefore we have a strong focus on team achievement.

International manufacturer and distributor of cycling and fishing equipment and accessories
Shimano Europe Group’s mission is to be an excellent supplier and a valuable partner for all our customers throughout all distribution channels in the European bicycle and fishing tackle industry, to create consumer demand for Shimano & Shimano owned products, and to be the “Eyes, ears and mouth” of the global Team Shimano as representative in Europe.

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