TOPTICA Photonics AG is a leading international, medium-sized high-tech manufacturer of laser systems for science, biotechnology, and industrial metrology technology with over 500 employees worldwide. High motivation and personal responsibility in the service of customers characterize the company philosophy of the privately managed "hidden champion", which is lived by the employees with great commitment. Its customers include renowned industrial companies incl. the world's leading wafer fab equipment OEMs as well as numerous Nobel Prize winners.
Are you passionate about cutting-edge technologies in quantum & semiconductor industry? We're looking for a dynamic and motivated Product Manager with a strong technical background to drive our industrial laser business for semiconductor inspection, lithography and wafer-fab equipment applications as well as advanced quantum applications.
As part of our international team in the Business Unit Biophotonics & Materials, you'll play a crucial role in business development for our high-power fiber laser solutions, driving market strategies, sales efforts, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Product Manager
High Power Coherent Fiber Lasers
- Developing sales strategies and leading customer interactions, including preparation and execution of client meetings alongside the international sales team
- Inspiring and guiding global sales teams by providing product trainings, developing marketing strategies, and driving new business opportunities
- Representing the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events, extending our network in the industry including active contribution with targeted publications
- Identifying new customers and applications; assessing product-market-fit
- Monitoring market trends and competition and deriving the future product roadmap in collaboration with R&D, other PMs as well as TPA and TFR (TOPTICA AG & TOPTICA France) management
- Preparing and executing the market introduction of new product variants
- Managing product-related financial performance (P&L), including financial planning
- a degree in Physics, other MINT, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
- professional experience and/ or strong application knowledge in either semiconductor manufacturing, lithography, interferometry, holography, optical metrology, or related fields
- previous experience with fiber lasers or other high coherence lasers is considered a bonus
- proven experience in sales, key account management, business development, or product management
- a demonstrated track record in successfully launching new products or developing new applications (international OEM account management experience is a plus)
- a "hunter" mentality with the ability to identify and develop new market opportunities
- a self-driven, structured way of working with being able to independently set priorities in a dynamic work environment
- strong communication and negotiation skills to drive customer engagement and product positioning
- a team player who builds cross-functional relationships and manages collaborations across R&D, sales, and product management
- a vibrant community with shared laughter while playing table tennis, billiards or while simply having an espresso in our gathering space and with epic activities (summer party, company outing, lunch lottery, Christmas party)
- an authentic first name culture and open-door policy
- individual onboarding for new TOPTICAns accompanied by a personal mentor
- tailor-made training opportunities - a wide range of learning opportunities for every need
- employee assistance program for employees and family members
- energy to keep you going in the form of free soft drinks, coffee/tea, fresh fruit and ice cream
- generous vacation days: 30 + additional special holidays (e.g. Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve)
- financial extras such as employee bonus, company retirement plan
- an award-winning growth trajectory as "Bayern's Best 50", ”Germany's fastest-growing companies” (Handelsblatt)
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