This is how I would describe my job to a friend:

s product manager, you are the link between the market (i.e. customers, competition, sales, service) and the more internally-oriented departments (R&D, production and purchasing) in all matters concerning a particular product group. My main responsibilities include market research (customer requirements, offers by the competition, trends, technologies), designing the product life cycle (developing new products, further developments, product care, discontinuation) as well as supporting marketing and sales with product-specific matters (USPs, communication, target groups, applications…). As product manager, you act for “your” products like an entrepreneur in a company, and you shape the path to success holistically.

The thing I appreciate most about Trotec is:

• Positioning and market orientation is being pushed through to a far greater extent than I've ever experienced; in my opinion, this is an essential driver for success.
• Opportunities are consistently seized and developed with long-term prospects in mind.
• The working atmosphere is characterized by helpfulness, collaboration and mutual respect.
• The environment (rooms, equipment, activities) is pleasant; you feel valued.

Something personal about myself:

I'm father of six children who keep me thoroughly on my toes during my spare time, but who also give me a lot back. The children – I've got five boys and one girl – are aged between two and sixteen, so there's always something going on.