Leister AG

Product Manager

📍 6056 Kägiswil

Role and responsibilities

Identify market opportunities and emerging trends and translate them into product initiatives. Develop the product roadmap and unlock new applications and markets. Manage the global product portfolio across the entire lifecycle, from idea and development through to launch. Define and prioritize requirements and coordinate technical and commercial topics. Collaborate closely with R&D, Sales, Business Development and Marketing. Support international teams and customers with product applications and launches. Conduct competitive analyses and identify relevant market and technology trends. Develop compelling product messaging and training materials. Visit customers, partners and trade shows worldwide (approx. 10–20% travel).

Team / description

The Leister Group is a global leader in Swiss technology has its headquarters in Central Switzerland. Under the Leister and Weldy brand names, Leister Technologies AG, a company of the Leister Group, develops and manufactures products for plastic processing and for generating industrial process heat. Axetris AG, also part of the Leister Group, is a market leader in the fields of micro optics and gas sensor technology. The brands of the Leister Group are convincing globally through quality, reliable partnership, and high customer benefit. With around 900 employees in eight countries and 130 sales partners, the Leister Group ensures a strong local presence around the world. Improving people's quality of life is the goal of the Leister Group – with innovative products, services, and new technologies. For more than 75 years.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Degree in Engineering (HF, FH, ETH or equivalent)

  • Several years of experience in product management or an industrial environment

  • Strong understanding of markets, applications and technology trends

  • Excellent communication skills, with a confident and persuasive presence

  • Very good German and English skills

  • Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary and international collaboration