Product Manager for Chemistry and Laboratory Equipment | Produktmanager Fachbereich Chemie und Laborgeräte (m/w/d)
Conatex Didactic Lehrmittel GmbH
Job Summary
As a Product Manager at CONATEX in Saarbrücken, you will take full responsibility for the chemistry and school laboratory equipment product line. Your day-to-day involves researching market trends, analyzing product data, and continuously evolving the portfolio to ensure economic viability. You will lead the development of market launch campaigns and collaborate with purchasing, sales, and customer service teams to create diverse sales materials, including catalogs, social media content, and pedagogical experiment guides. A unique aspect of this role is the blend of technical scientific expertise with creative marketing, as you will produce instructional videos and provide expert advice to customers at international trade fairs. This position is ideal for someone passionate about education and natural sciences who enjoys a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment with flat hierarchies and the opportunity to shape the future of educational laboratory tools.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry Education, or a related field; alternatively, a technical laboratory vocational qualification combined with commercial affinity.
Experience
- Professional experience in chemistry, biochemistry, or environmental chemistry
- Experience in pedagogical, research, or laboratory environments is preferred
- Demonstrated experience in managing product portfolios and market launches
- Proven track record in interdisciplinary collaboration and project management
- Experience in creating technical documentation or instructional materials
Languages
Additional
- Expertise certificate according to § 11 ChemVerbotsV is advantageous. Knowledge of a Romance language (French, Spanish, etc.) is a plus. Role requires full-time on-site presence in Saarbrücken and occasional travel for international trade fairs.