Junior Product Manager

GİZİR AHŞAP İNŞAAT TURİZM SAN.TİC.A.Ş.

We are looking for a Junior Product Manager to oversee the development, marketing, and lifecycle management of furniture panels. The ideal candidate will have expertise in wood-based panels, MDF, veneer, and laminates, with a background in product strategy, market research, and supply chain coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development & Management:

• Execute the product strategy for furniture panels, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and design teams to develop innovative and high-quality panel solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, sustainability regulations, and quality certifications.
• Manage cost structures to maintain profitability and cost competitiveness.
• Develop marketing materials, including product catalogs, brochures, point-of-sale (POS) displays, and online content.

Market Research & Competitive Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify customer preferences, emerging trends, and competitive positioning.
• Analyze competitor products and pricing strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Gather and interpret customer feedback to drive product improvements and innovation.

Sales & Marketing Coordination:

• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to develop product positioning, pricing, and promotional strategies.
• Provide technical product training and support to sales teams and distributors.
• Strategize and execute sample creation and inventory management. 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering and Industrial Design.
• 3+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the furniture or wood-based panels industry.
• Strong understanding of MDF, veneer, laminates, and other engineered wood materials.
• Experience in pricing strategies, market research, and B2B marketing.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with different teams (R&D, sales, marketing, manufacturing).
• Have customer centric behavior.
• Proficiency in ERP and CRM systems is a plus.