Product Manager, Scandinavia

An exiting opportunity has arisen for the right person within the Scandinavian Marketing team in Lyreco.Do you have what it takes to become a key player with the largest office supplier company in Scandinavia and be responsible for significant purchasing and strong marketing of some of the strongest brands?Areas of responsibility: As Product Manager you will take responsibility for the overall commercial development of a number of Sections within the Annual Catalogue.You will be responsible for choosing the products, the suppliers, developing a sales and margin strategy for your product sections.You will be responsible for the management of our suppliers as well as planning and execution of campaigns and the production of the yearly catalogue.You will also become an expert in the market place and in the products our sales divisions will sell now and in the future.Qualifications: - You will need very good negotiating skills for sourcing products within a highly competitive sector often liaising with overseas suppliers - Exceptional interpersonal skills are also required to ensure effective marketing support to all areas of the business - Documented Marketing experience - Sales experience is an advantage - Your work will involve close interaction with Group Marketing, often requiring European travel - Applicants will preferably be of graduate caliber - Be able to demonstrate both analytical skills and a creative approach to business development Good command of spoken and written English.It would be an advantage if one of the Scandinavian languages is mastered.No.DK_69_07.Deadline for application: September 24th 2007 Please note in your application, where you have seen the advert.