Senior Product Manager (f/m/d) - Europe Thermal Barriers

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.

The minimum gross annual salary for this position in Italy is €50,000. Compensation will be determined by qualifications, experience, education and alignment with responsibilities.

Location: Pinerolo. Work arrangement: Hybrid.

The position may also be considered on a part-time basis, depending on organizational needs and relevant experience.

Marketing Manager Europe - Thermal Barriers (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Customer Success & Market Development: Develop solutions that meet customer needs while identifying and implementing new market approaches to support growth and unlock business opportunities.
• Portfolio & Innovation: Drive the development and evolution of product portfolios based on market trends and competitor insights to ensure long-term competitiveness.
• Strategic Account Management: Oversee key customer portfolios with a focus on market dynamics, competitor analysis, and achieving business objectives.
• Market & Pricing Strategy: Analyze product-market fit, accessibility, and network opportunities, and contribute to pricing strategies aligned with market conditions and positioning.
• Strategic Initiatives & Roadmaps: Contribute to global strategic initiatives, define roadmaps, and identify business gaps through cross-functional collaboration.
• Customer Insight & Compliance: Monitor customer needs, legal requirements, and compliance aspects, supporting early product development where relevant.
• Collaboration & Planning: Support a collaborative work environment, contribute to team development, and assist in strategic and annual sales planning.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 5–8 years of experience in product marketing, marketing strategy, or commercial roles.
• Leadership Experience: Experience in leadership, project management, or senior individual contributor roles.
• Product Lifecycle Expertise: Experience supporting and managing products across the full lifecycle.
• Industry & Automotive Experience: Experience in a B2B, industrial, manufacturing, or technology-focused environment is preferred; automotive experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Personal Development: We offer trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
• Cafeteria / Canteen: Fresh food on-site, hot and cold.
• International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
• Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

You will support our team as a Marketing Manager. We are looking for you to drive market success, shape innovative product strategies, and create long-term customer value in an international environment.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.