Product Specialist Manager

Job summary

The role involves leading and developing an international team of Product Specialists from the headquarters, focusing on connecting local market needs with product development across various European countries.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a team.
• Strong commercial and business judgment.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders across product, sales, and local market leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development conversations with team members.
• Coach Product Specialists in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of new team members as the team expands.
• Ensure each market receives necessary product support and attention.
• Own the framework for collecting and communicating product feedback across all markets.
• Drive accountability in the feedback loop between Product Specialists and Product Managers.
• Regular travel to local markets to support teams and assist with product launches.

Skills

• Strong communication skills across functions with varying priorities.
• Ability to provide direct and timely feedback.
• Flexibility to adapt management style to different cultural contexts.

Education

• Industry experience is not a requirement; leadership and adaptability are prioritized.

Tools

• Familiarity with product management and feedback collection frameworks is beneficial.