Nils E.

Global Product Manager | Driving Innovation & Growth at SCHOTT | ex-Schaeffler | ex-Rolls-Royce

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

About

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."

Experience

  • SCHOTT ()
    • Global Product Manager, Glass-Ceramics
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

      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.

    • New Business Development Manager
      Sep 2018 - Jun 2025 · 6 yrs 10 mos

      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

  • Business Development Manager at Schaeffler
    Sep 2013 - Aug 2018 · 5 yrs

    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.

  • Product Manager at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
    Sep 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr