Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
Passionate about transforming tomorrow’s kitchen and appliance industries through innovative glass-ceramic solutions. As Global Product Manager at SCHOTT, I lead cross-functional teams worldwide to design, launch, and scale advanced glass-ceramic products for industry-leading clients in Europe, Asia, and North America. My work bridges technical expertise, market strategy, and customer collaboration—delivering value at the intersection of innovation and sustainability. With over a decade in B2B sales and product management, I have cultivated partnerships with major manufacturers, steered complex go-to-market strategies, and managed global supply chains. I thrive on challenging the status quo and launching products that redefine possibilities for end-users and businesses alike. Let’s connect if you are interested in glass-ceramic materials, future kitchen trends, or business opportunities in appliance innovation."
Spearhead global product strategy and portfolio management for glass-ceramic materials in kitchen and appliance sectors. Coordinate international client relationships, providing tailored solutions for OEMs and leading B2B partners. Oversee cross-border launch projects and pricing strategies. Drive technical requirements gathering and product customization for strategic accounts. Deliver presentations and workshops for executive stakeholders to foster innovation and market leadership.
Prospected and established new strategic business opportunities in the specialty glass and glass-ceramic sectors, accelerating SCHOTT’s market penetration. Built relationships with global OEMs and tech start-ups, steering partnership models and joint innovation initiatives. Designed and implemented targeted presentations, workshops, and customer training to support product launches and generate market excitement. Led technical requirements gathering for complex client projects, ensuring efficient translations of needs into scalable, commercial product solutions. Drove business case development, working cross-functionally to ensure alignment of market needs, technical feasibility, and financial targets
Developed and executed growth strategies for the automotive aftermarket, driving market entry and expansion across global regions. Managed multi-million euro product portfolio, deepening partnerships with OEMs and key distributors through solution-based selling and technical consulting. Led cross-functional teams to launch new product lines, integrating market intelligence, customer feedback, and technical requirements for successful go-to-market execution. Collaborated with R&D and manufacturing teams to tailor products for client-specific needs, improving customer satisfaction and retention rates. Delivered presentations and workshops to internal teams and external clients to promote product benefits and establish market thought leadership.