Global Product & Sub-Segment Manager – Yacht & Boat Production Build – Yacht & Boat Production Build

Global Product & Sub-Segment Manager | AkzoNobel

The Tone:

This is a global product and sub-segment manager role located in Felling, United Kingdom. AkzoNobel, established in 1792, supplies innovative paints and coatings with world-class brands trusted by customers across over 150 countries. This role is central to shaping the strategic direction and future of the global Yacht & Boat Production Build portfolio, supporting leading boat builders with coating solutions that combine quality, efficiency, sustainability, and reliability.

This position drives growth and innovation by defining strategies, developing value propositions, and bringing new coating solutions to market.

TL;DR

• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Felling, United Kingdom
• Mission: Lead the strategic direction, growth, and innovation of AkzoNobel's global Yacht & Boat Production Build sub-segment by identifying trends, developing value propositions, and bringing innovative coating solutions to market.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Strategic Direction: Define and execute the "where to play" and "how to win" strategies for the Yacht & Boat Production Build segment.
• Portfolio Management: Manage the global product and service portfolio in line with market needs and business strategy, including new product introductions and lifecycle management.
• Market & Value Development: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities, then develop differentiated value propositions and strategic marketing initiatives.
• Project Leadership: Lead product and service development projects through the Stage-Gate process, partnering closely with R&D, operations, and procurement.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with regional marketing and sales teams to ensure effective implementation of strategies and initiatives, driving delivery of revenue and profitability targets.

The Must-Haves

• Background: A degree in Marketing or another related discipline; proven experience in strategic marketing and product management roles.
• Experience: Experience working in commercial environments, ideally within the coatings or marine industry; experience managing cross-functional teams and complex global projects.
• Skills: Strong financial acumen and analytical skills; excellent interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills; strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability; strong communication and presentation skills in English.

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