Innovation Process Manager Job Description
Are you an ambitious analyst with a technical background who has an appetite for innovation and ready for the next step in your career? Do you have the enthusiasm to contribute to our international business growth? You don’t mind to go abroad as part of this exciting role? We might well be looking for you!
Innovation Process Manager
Based in Apeldoorn
The role and your challenges
As the Innovation Process Manager it is your primary responsibility to promote the international innovation strategy within BDR Thermea. You proactively use the innovation process to gather, scout and evaluate new ideas.
You will report to the Group Innovation Director and support them in managing the innovation activities to ensure new ideas are exploited for the advantage of the company.
- You have a global overview of the innovation process and activities of the department
- You work with other departments to explore, investigate and analyse new ideas
- You thoroughly analyse and evaluate all data relating to new ideas
- You are a link pin between technical and marketing on new ideas
- You produce preliminary business cases for consideration by the company
You will be based in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, but will be required to travel for approximately 50% of your working time. Travel will mainly be in Europe, but can also be global.
Innovation Process Manager Job Requirements
- Your professional experience (3+ years) reflects a high proficiency in analytical skills
- You have a professional background in a technical, product-oriented environment, ideally in energy
- Your education and/or professional experience reflects a sound understanding of Marketing Research and Value Propositions
- You are used to working in an English language business environment
- You have good communication and influencing skills to make sure ideas are actually being implemented
What do we offer?- An exciting role promoting our innovation strategy and thus directly contributing to our company’s future growth
- Working for an employer who is one of the world leaders in their field
- A high-energy work environment with a hands-on and can-do mentality
- A fair remuneration package
- Good fringe benefits like phone/laptop/company credit card, but also 30 days off per year and 13th month salary
The companyBDR Thermea is a world leading manufacturer and distributor of sustainable and smart climate and sanitary hot water solutions and services, operating in a market worth over €16 billion of annual sales. We employ 6.400 people across Europe and have annual sales close to €1.8 billion. The Group has a top market position in key European countries and strong positions in the rapidly growing markets of Eastern Europe, Turkey, Russia, North America and China. In total BDR operates in more than 70 countries worldwide. Our global brands are: Baxi, De Dietrich, Remeha, Brötje, Baymak and Chappee.
Innovation Process Manager Application Information
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If you want to know more about BDR Thermea, please do have a look at our website at www.bdrthermea.com.
First interviews for this position will be held in Apeldoorn on 13 or 14 September 2016.
Second interviews will be held in Apeldoorn on 27 September or 13 October 2016.
Please be aware that this job is only available if you are currently legally able to work in the EU with no visa restrictions or sponsorship requirements.
BDR Thermea is not open to any commercial offer with regards to this position.
Innovation Process Manager Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Industrial Engineering
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| Specialties: |
Consultancy
Project Management
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| Education Level: |
Undergraduate (Bachelors)
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| Experience: |
2 - 5 years
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| Languages spoken: |
English
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| Job Location: |
Apeldoorn, Netherlands |
| Keywords: |
Job vacancy, Full-time, Apeldoorn, Innovation analyst. |
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