Product Specialist - Landscape Maintenance Equip

The Husqvarna Group is the world's largest producer of outdoor power products including chainsaws, trimmers, lawn mowers and garden tractors.It is the European leader in consumer irrigation equipment under the Gardena brand.The Group is also one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries.Net sales in 2009 were SEK 34 billion and the average number of employees was 15,000.


Product Specialist - Landscape Maintenance Equipment

We are seeking for a Product Specialist to work at the Product Department for the Group's petrol-powered landscape maintenance equipment, i.e.trimmers, brush cutters, blowers and hedge trimmers.

Position Description
The Product Specialist will be involved in all aspects of the product management cycle for one or more products: from product specification for a decided project to project monitoring and product introduction; all in line with our Product Creation Process.
The key to success in this position is to understand customer needs and transfer them into product specifications, take responsibility for the product and to interface smoothly with business development, R&D, manufacturing, service and marketing, all in an international setting.The essential duties will also involve product related issues such as presentations, testing, training and quality improvements.Competitor benchmark and testing as well as concept evaluations will also be a part of this role.

Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants should hold a university degree, in Engineering or Business Administration, and a genuine technical understanding connected with a thorough business understanding.Exceptional communication skills in Swedish and English are prerequisites.Other languages are beneficial.
Passion for products, strong drive, good presentation abilities and excellent interpersonal skills are also required for success.The applicant will join a motivated team of experienced Product Managers and Specialists, and will receive challenging and independent tasks from day to day.

Development possibilities
This position gives excellent possibilities for further development of your career within the Husqvarna group.

Location
Huskvarna

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