Product Specialist

Are You A Commercially Driven Product Manager with a Strategic Mindset?
Hempel is looking to add a new Product Manger to our Service Development team in Kongens Lyngby.

What will your responsibilities be?

•  Support the service application product line and Hempel organisation on   value propositions, commercial models, pricing structures and performance targets 

• Support the development of  a commercially focused product roadmap based on customer insights, market dynamics, competitive intelligence, and segment strategies. 

•  Translate customer pain points into scalable, repeatable service application products  that enhance coating performance and drive revenue growth. 

•  Lead cross-functional service application development initiatives with R&D, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to ensure successful launch, adoption, and lifecycle management. 

• Build strong internal and external relationships to align commercial goals with technical feasibility and operational readiness 

• Identify and validate new service application opportunities that strengthen Hempel’s market position and support sustainability ambitions. 

• Ensure commercial viability and scalability of new service applications, including business cases, pricing logic, and go-to-market plans. 

• Continuously optimize the existing portfolio to maintain competitiveness, relevance, and profitability together with the technical part of Service Application   

What do we look for in you?

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Chemistry, or a related field. 

• Proven experience in product management, service commercialization, or solution development within Marine, Energy, Infrastructure, or other heavy industries. 

• Strong commercial acumen and a passion for building products that solve real customer problems. 

• Ability to turn insights into actionable product strategies and measurable business outcomes. 

• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and driving alignment across functions. 

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills. 

• A passion for creating customer value and contributing to a more sustainable industry. 

• Experience with developing partnerships is a plus 

Who is Service Development? – Building the Next Generation of Service Products 

Service Development is part of Hempel Services — the teams responsible for delivering service offerings that enhance and differentiate Hempel’s coating systems.

We act as champions of customer value across the Marine and E&I segments. Our mission is to build a strong, scalable service product line that supports business growth and strengthens customer partnerships. 

Our work includes: 

• Ensuring our service portfolio meets evolving customer needs. 

• Enhancing coating solutions to drive new business and expand share of wallet. 

• Executing the service development strategy in close collaboration with Service Operations and other key stakeholders. 

• Monitoring market trends and identifying emerging opportunities. 

• Linking segment value creation plans with service product initiatives. 

• Owning the Marine and E&I service portfolio, including value propositions, pricing, targets, and sales competencies. 

• Continuously reviewing and improving existing services. 

• Developing new service products aligned with commercial and sustainability goals. 

• Ensuring new services scale quickly — or are reconsidered.