Product Developer Furniture Outdoor Living (m/f/d)

Evaluation and further development of design designs in close cooperation with external designers as well as the introduction of own ideas and suggestions for optimization selection of suitable materials, colors, surfaces and finishes with market requirements, quality and cost-effectiveness Development and implementation of marketable product concepts Coordination and control of product development projects with internal and external partners Control and further development of the supplier portfolio together with purchasing Negotiation of product-related purchase prices Creation and maintenance of product requirements (design, function, materials, quality and target price) Support for sales and marketing through product training, product information and assortment consulting Ensuring consistent product documentation for catalogs, POS and digital media Visiting national and international trade fairs to identify new trends, materials and product ideas Analysis of market, trend and competitive developments as a basis for decision-making In short: As a product developer (w/m/d), you will design the creation of marketable furniture collections as part of a team. You combine design ideas, market trends and materials with a clear market positioning. You coordinate the product development between marketing, sales and purchasing, accompany the products from the idea to the market introduction and pay attention to profitability, market positioning and differentiation.

Multiannual experience in product development or product management of the furniture industry or an adjacent furnishing industry, ideally in the outdoor sector Embossed feel for colors, shapes, materials and design trends as well as joy in developing products actively Creativity and the ability to further develop design ideas in terms of market potential, functionality and economy Found material and product knowledge in the furniture sector or a comparable industry as well as understanding of design, manufacturing and quality requirements High affinity for housing, design and current residential trends Structured, self-responsive and high-conversion work Communication strength and safe occurrence in exchange with international suppliers, designers and internal interfaces Very good English skills in word and writing Secure handling of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word International readiness

Exciting and varied tasks in a healthy family business with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths An unlimited employment contract Modern, air-conditioned offices as well as technically best equipped jobs Flexible working time and workplace model (FlexOffice) Continuing education and training Occupational pensions and VWL Attractive benefits such as free drinks, subsidized lunch, fruit, ice cream in the summer months, bike leasing, fitness with Egym Wellpass as well as various team events Operational health management Good mood, open atmosphere and collegial union If you find yourself in this description, apply on our website via our website. We look forward to your application! All personal formulations in this job advertisement must be considered gender-neutral. .