Retail Industry Expert/Retail Program Manager

At Transporeon - A Trimble Company - we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the transportation industry through our cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Our commitment to transformation and change is unwavering, as we continuously seek to rethink, reinvent, and rework strategies to meet and exceed the dynamic challenges of our industry customers - including the retail sector.

As we expand our reach and impact, we are looking for a Retail Program Manager who embodies our spirit of innovation and is ready to lead our retail initiatives into the future. Are you prepared to be a part of this transformative journey?

At Transporeon - A Trimble Company - we make opinionated products that change the way the logistics industry works. This role, sitting in our product organization, plays a dual purpose of supporting sales in large-deal opportunities as well as providing industry-specific insights to the product line leaders to advocate for ideal retail-specific outcomes. In the sales-support work you will influence different personas among the buying team. The influence targets gatekeepers, decision makers, and approvers in deals requiring budget commitment, cross-departmental agreement, or significant change management. In the product-supporting work you will evaluate products or planned developments in them against the needs of the retail sector and develop high leverage suggestions that would improve the product's value.

You are ready if you have ...

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in retail, either in a retailer or in a supporting organization such as a consultancy focused on retailers
• A deep understanding and knowledge of logistics processes in retail
• Deep understanding of the retail industry's trends, challenges, and opportunities, with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies
• Strong network in European FMCG & Retail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on improving retail operations
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels;
• Fluent German and very high level English is required, with additional languages considered a plus.
• Experience in the SaaS industry is advantageous.

We are ready and waiting with ...

• The chance to lead and shape the future of retail at Transporeon, driving significant changes and making a lasting impact on the industry;
• The opportunity to influence product development within the retail sector.
• The chance to expand your external network by attending and contributing to retail-specific fairs, exhibitions, and associations.
• The ability to actively engage with the sales team, providing a clear retail-specific knowledge base to support our customers and prospects.
• A collaborative and passionate team environment, where your contributions are valued and supported;
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding company;
• The ability to work closely with international colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practices;
• A welcoming and inclusive recruitment process, allowing you to showcase your skills and learn more about our culture and values.

Our Inclusiveness Commitment
We believe in celebrating our differences. That is why our diversity is our strength. To us, that means actively participating in opportunities to be inclusive. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have guided our current success while also moving our desire to improve. We actively seek to add members to our community who represent our customers and the places we live and work.
We have programs in place to make sure our people are seen, heard, and welcomed and most importantly that they know they belong, no matter who they are or where they are coming from.