Product Manager

de Jong DUKE, with its North American headquarters in Allen Park, Michigan, is a leading innovator in the coffee and espresso industry. As a Dutch company with a rich history dating back to 1957, we design, engineer, manufacture, and market premium equipment for the Office Coffee and Vending market. With manufacturing facilities in both the US and the Netherlands, we are known for our quality, passion, and unwavering commitment to customer success.

Our culture is built on collaboration, a focus on excellence, and a drive to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

As Product Manager for North America, you will be the key link between our US-based sales team, the global product management team, and the development department in Europe. You will be responsible for managing and optimizing our product portfolio for the North American market, with a future focus on South America. You will support the launch of new products, maintain the existing assortment, and contribute to the strategic direction of our product offering in line with global objectives.

• Act as the primary product management contact for the US sales team, supporting them with customer inquiries and product-related questions.
• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities in the US and South American markets, evaluating these together with the global product management team.
• Manage the US product assortment, ensuring alignment with market needs and company strategy.
• Serve as the local representative for the development department, supporting the successful launch of new products and the operational execution of go-to-market activities.
• Act as a liaison for project managers in R&D (Europe), providing hands‑on support for US‑specific requirements.
• Ensure all product information in ERP systems is consistent across both countries.
• Keep the product portfolio up to date, including administrative tasks and documentation.

• Collaborate with the European product management team to shape the long-term strategy for the North and South American markets.
• Work closely with the Product Manager Connectivity and the sales team to develop a successful market strategy aligned with global objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in product management, preferably in a B2B or technical environment
• Experience with in a global team and cross‑functional collaboration is a plus
• Ability to convey information clearly and effectively to stakeholders
• Proven experience proactively identifying opportunities and risks, with a focus on profitability and business acumen.
• Develops and communicates a clear perspective on future market and product trends that translate into actionable goals.

• A pivotal role in a growing global company
• The opportunity to shape the product strategy for the North American market.
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance