Product Manager Stihl Australia

Join STIHL, an organization that provides you with clarity about what success looks like and how to get there. STIHL is a family-owned company, with a global reach and a large Australian presence. Known for our high-quality products and a strong reputation for reliability and state-of-the-art German engineering technology, STIHL has grown to be a household name, and is the number one chainsaw brand worldwide. Voted as Australia’s most trusted brand of Outdoor Power Equipment, we employ over 115 staff in Australia, and over 20,000 employees world wide, distributing through an extensive network of more than 620 specialist dealers in both rural and metropolitan markets.

Employee Engagement and Culture  
STIHL recognizes that its people are its greatest asset. Each year we conduct the Gallup employee engagement survey, implementing measurable action plans and pulse checking progress to ensure we continue to uplift the experience of our people. As a result, employee engagement is at an all-time high. Our people love working here and our focus remains on their Success, Growth and Experience. 

In 2024 we are committed to continuing our support for our people by offering: significant training and development opportunities and career planning, creation of clear strategic pillars cascaded into departments and individual roles. You will know what success looks like and how to achieve it. Superior benefits such as annual remuneration reviews, realistic bonus opportunity, birthday leave, subsidized gym membership, health insurance, purchase additional leave, additional superannuation, TPD Insurance, the opportunity to have your say as communication and consultation is important to us, a family friendly and social work environment, volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives, Hybrid work environment, monthly staff lunches, social club events, annual strategy day, company awards night as we recognize great work in action, Christmas party, staff discounts on our superior product and so much more.  

Our people say they feel like we are ONE TEAM, a family. We love what we do and we love who we do it with. There is a strong sense of belonging and feeling valued. We genuinely care about our team’s satisfaction and engagement.
 

About the Product Team 
The STIHL product team, driven by entrepreneurial thinking, forms part of the wider Product, Technical and Training Team. We believe in holistic and sustainable portfolio management focusing on customer benefits, quality, and profitability. A role within the Product team provides influence and drive towards these objectives within the STIHL group.

You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work efficiently and effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver products and contribute to achieving the company’s vision and strategies. Reporting to the Senior Product Manager, the role works in collaboration with the rest of the product, technical and training team and broadly with the wider STIHL team.

Much of the success in this role will be achieved through collaboration with other departments including sales, marketing, supply chain and finance and with the support and guidance of the executive leadership team. Cooperation and teamwork among the Product Management team is vital in achieving the KPI’s of the department and individual portfolios.

Product Manager role
The Product Managers role is to advise, develop, plan, implement, and monitor performance of all products and accessories within the defined portfolio ensuring STIHL maintains a market leadership position and develops a wider range to ensure strong on-going growth

Position Purpose 
Gain a deep understanding of customer needs, identify product gaps, and generate new ideas that grow  market share, improve customer experience and drive growth while ensuring profitability of the brand. 
• Create excitement and buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners.
• Develop product pricing and positioning strategies ensuring growth and profitability.
• Plan, coordinate, and drive product launches and product reviews. 
• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services including test and prototype products as part of the international testing program. 
• Work closely with local and international teams to deliver products to the market while optimizing available resources.

Essential Experience
 Proven work experience in a technical product management role, including managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle.
 Proven ability to develop product strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to key stakeholders including executive management.
 Solid technical / engineering background with understanding and/or hands-on experience relevant to OPE. 
 Excellent written and verbal comprehension and communication skills.
 Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams.
Strong Organisational abilities, including time management, prioritizing and delegation. 
 Strategic mindset with strong analytical, problem solving and reporting abilities.
 Customer focused with proven customer relationship skills.
 Technical or Engineering degree or equivalent preferred.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion please contact Joannah Coetzer, Head of Human Resources, Organisational Strategy and Design on 0438 328 ***, or apply online with your CV and cover letter.