Product Leader Safety Footwear at PIP Safety Europe

Technical savvy and commercial professional who has passion adding value

PIP Europe is growing. To further support our clients we are searching a Product Leader safety Footwear Germany. The Product Leader helps the company achieve growth in the local market and secures a sustainable competitive advantage through products that effectively meet industrial customers’ needs.

Company description

PIP Global Safety^® is the new independent global leader in personal protective equipment – trusted for over 40 years by workers and safety professionals worldwide. With deep expertise in hand protection and a portfolio of iconic brands – including G-Tek^®, North^®, Howard Leight™, Boss^®, and Miller^® – we deliver head-to-toe safety solutions across every major industry. Servicing customers through a global network of distributors, retailers, and wholesalers, and operating across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, we are united by a single mission: Protecting people and the planet through innovation, responsiveness, and uncompromising safety.

In 2006, PIP® established sales offices and warehouses in Italy, Greece and Spain. These businesses were set up with local partners who invested in the company to help accelerate growth with plans for operations across Europe. While the business did grow in Europe, economic instability and inherent challenges caused many unforeseen changes. Despite this, PIP’s longstanding presence in Europe resulted in strong alliances and relationships.

Job description

Synchronise central product strategy with local execution, empower sales channels, and focus on end-user value. Drive adoption, market fit, and sustainable growth while securing competitive advantage.

Role (Function)

Owns the local product portfolio and drives go‑to‑market execution in the country.
Acts as the bridge between global Product Management and local Sales including internal training.
Manages product lifecycle locally (launch, growth, optimization, phase‑out).

Mission

Maximize revenue, adoption, and end‑user value by aligning global product strategy with local industrial market needs.

Key Responsibilities

GTM Execution: Local launches, pricing & promotions, marketing activation.
Portfolio Ownership: Product mix optimization, lifecycle & EOL coordination.
Sales Enablement: Train sales & partners; field support with end‑users.
End‑User Value: Application expertise, feedback capture, solution positioning.
Close cooperation with Key End User managers in order to specify the products, promote our differences, and value our offer.
Market Intelligence: Competitive insights & VOC fed back to global teams.
Close cooperation with Chanel Managers and Area Sales Manager to optimize the portfolio presence and distribution.

Governance (Hybrid)

Solid line: Country leadership (commercial results & execution).
Dotted line: Global/Product Management (strategy, roadmap, standards).

Candidate profile

Adaptability, positive energy, team player, active listener anticipating the market, show up and follow up.
Present in the field, supportive of the team, challenging the approach and potential new opportunities.
Faster adoption • Stronger market fit • Higher sales effectiveness • Sustainable growth

What do we offer you

Apart from an excellent remuneration package, PIP Europe is offering you the following:

Globally recognised strong PPE brand;
Dynamic team with high level of team spirit;
Entrepreneurial organisational culture.

Procedure

The procedure will consist of around 3 interviews.

Contact

Are you interested in joining this successful PPE brand and further build on the category Safety Footwear in Germany? In that case don’t hesitate and contact us by writing us to email address sander.bruinsma@culturefitter.com or call us first dialing number +31653975352.