Job Description

The Kardex Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of dynamic storage, retrieval and distribution systems. Our more than 2600 employees worldwide develop and manufacture logistics solutions that are used in many different sectors such as in industrial production as well as in trade and administration.



As a global AutoStore partner, Kardex offers a flexible and modular storage and picking solution for the fast and efficient processing of small parts orders.



We are seeking a passionate Product Manager AutoStore EMEA who will play an important role in shaping the future of our mechatronic and software-driven products. Your mission is to transform internally developed prototypes into market-ready solutions, drive product success post-launch, and contribute to the strategic growth of our portfolio. You will work at the intersection of technology, business, and customer needs, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver innovative and competitive products.

Your tasks

Product Development & Launch:

Transitioning functional prototypes into final products, ensuring they meet technical, quality, and market requirements.

Documentation & Compliance:

Creating and maintaining comprehensive product documentation to support development, sales, and customer service.

Post-Launch Management:

Supporting products after their release, including troubleshooting, continuous improvement, distribution, and customer support.

Market & Competitive Analysis:

Conducting in-depth research to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive opportunities, and translating these insights into actionable strategies.

Business Strategy:

Calculating and presenting business cases to justify and prioritize development projects, and creating a clear product roadmap.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Working closely with sales, marketing, and development teams to ensure products align with market demands and business goals. You will also evaluate and refine innovative ideas proposed by colleagues.

Customer Insights:

Designing surveys and gathering feedback to inform product enhancements and market positioning.

Professionalization & Growth:

Taking the initiative to build, structure, and professionalize this area within the company, leaving a lasting impact on our product management processes.

Your profile

Bachelor's or Master's degree in software, engineering or a related technical field
Further training in product management Excellent German and English skills A strong ability to develop product marketing strategies, analyze market data, and make data-driven decisions. Strong technical background. Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on implementation. Strong rhetorical skills, and the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences. You are versatile, proactive, and flexible, with a passion for innovation and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Proven experience in product management, ideally for mechatronic systems with a strong focus on software, or related technologies.

We offer

Long-term prospects:

Secure job in a fast-growing, international company with exciting development opportunities and interesting and varied tasks in a future-oriented environment

Valuable support:

Great team spirit, extensive onboarding and a wide range of further training opportunities in our own academy at the Bellheim location and online

Noticeable added value:

Flexible working hours with the possibility of mobile work on a daily basis, annual vacation

Visible performance:

attractive remuneration plus variable salary component, company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits

Attractive extras:

corporate benefits, company and team events and free parking spaces, bike leasing and health management

The right job for you?

Then send us your meaningful application via our applicant portal. With us, you can apply within two minutes.


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Hursch on the telephone number +41 44 419 44 58.


We look forward to seeing you!