Head of Segment Management (f / m / d)

100,000 products and tools made of the strong metals tungsten and molybdenum : This has been our mission and passion for over 100 years, shared by 11,000 employees all over the world.

We at the Plansee Group still have big plans – and we will get even better with you! Become part of our team!

Your mission

As  Head of Segment Management , you will lead the strategic direction of all business segments within Hard Material Solutions. Based at our  Headquarters in Luxembourg , you and your team of 9 S egment M anagers will be responsible for defining and driving segment strategies, and ensuring strong alignment between Division targets, customer needs, product applications, and regional execution.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the division’s growth by :

Leading and collaborating with each Segment Managers , ensuring each segment has a clear strategy and roadmap for growth, profitability, and market leadership.

Driving  segment strategies  (applications, pricing models, portfolio positioning) in close alignment with the division’s business objectives.

Collaborating with  Regional Sales Heads  to ensure consistent execution of segment strategy and support key account development globally.

Working closely with  R&D  to align technology roadmaps with segment needs, and with  Business Operations  to ensure seamless sales processes, KPI tracking, and customer service excellence.

Identifying market trends, customer opportunities, and competitive risks to continuously strengthen our market position.

Your profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.

Proven leadership experience and strategic account management background.

Strong technical background with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, systems, and their relevance to customer applications.

Comfortable understanding and working with financial metrics .

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Fluency in English required and ideally French -  additional languages are a plus.

Willingness to be based in Luxembourg at the HQ and travel internationally as needed (~20-40% of working time).

Our offer

Attractive salary package (base, bonus, company car, and benefits).

Leadership Role with responsibility within a globally active organization

Opportunities for training and professional development.

Open, collaborative culture with a strong focus on teamwork.

Patricia Liszkai | Recruiter | +352 (31) 2085284 | LUX.CERATIZIT Hard Material Solutions S.a.r.l