Product Manager – Filler Metals

Location: Vizzola Ticino

Job Description:

Product Manager – Filler Metals  At ESAB, we are looking for a Product Manager – Filler Metals to join our commercial team and drive the development and execution of the Filler Metals strategy across the Med sub-region. In this role, you will be responsible for translating the European strategy into local market actions while supporting the commercial organization in achieving sales, margin, and growth objectives across distributor and direct sales channels.
You will work closely with Area Sales Managers, distributors, Key Account Managers, and the wider sales organization, providing technical expertise, product guidance, and market intelligence to strengthen ESAB’s competitive position.
As the regional Filler Metals expert, you will play a key role in driving product adoption, supporting customer success, and identifying new growth opportunities in the market. The Product Manager – Filler Metals will also act as a bridge between the local commercial teams and European Product Management, ensuring customer feedback, market requirements, and competitive insights are effectively translated into business actions and future product development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities   Define and execute the local implementation of the European Filler Metals strategy
Maintain deep knowledge of the ESAB Filler Metals portfolio and its competitive advantages versus market alternatives
Support Field Sales Representatives, Industrial Welding Equipment & Solutions Sales Representatives, and Key Account Managers with technical expertise and product recommendations
Deliver product and application training to internal commercial teams and distributor partners
Develop and support sales campaigns, promotions, and growth initiatives
Plan and execute new product launches and manage product phase-outs
Support customers with troubleshooting and resolution of product performance issues
Manage product portfolio changes and support customer transitions to updated products and solutions
Analyze sales performance, identify growth opportunities, and recommend actions to the sales management team
Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitor activities, and local pricing to ensure strong market positioning
Support Area Sales Managers in maintaining standard pricing aligned with European recommendations
Collect and communicate market feedback, technical challenges, and customer requirements to European Product Management
Your Profile  Required   Technical or Engineering degree (secondary education level minimum)
Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience
Strong knowledge of welding processes and filler metals
Experience in a commercial, sales support, or product management environment
Experience working in cross-functional teams
Local language proficiency (C1)
English proficiency (minimum B2)
Valid driver’s license
Willingness to travel 2–3 days per week within the region
Desired   University degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Welding Technician or Welding Engineer certification
Experience working in a multinational organization
English proficiency at C1 level
Experience supporting distributor networks and industrial customers
What Success Looks Like   Achievement of Filler Metals sales revenue and margin targets
Achievement of New Product Introduction (NPI) revenue targets
Successful delivery of product and technical training programs
Effective resolution of customer product-related issues
Increased market competitiveness and portfolio growth across the Med sub-region
About ESAB  Founded in 1904 with the invention of the world’s first welding electrode, ESAB has been shaping the history of welding and fabrication for over a century. Through continuous innovation, strategic acquisitions, and a strong legacy of design leadership, we’ve built one of the most complete portfolios in welding, cutting, and gas control technology. Today, ESAB operates in 47 countries with around 9,000 associates, serving industrial and healthcare applications worldwide.

Since becoming an independent, publicly traded company in 2022, we continue to grow through innovation, customer-led design, and our ESAB Business Excellence (EBX) model. Guided by our purpose, Shaping the world we imagine, we are building a 4B enterprise by driving sustainable solutions, empowering talent, and creating value for our customers, shareholders, and communities.
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