Market Manager, Food Service & Specialty (HVACR)

Location: Hybrid position based in Aachen-Oberforstbach, Germany, with travel of up to 30%

Company

hirify.global develops climate technologies, HVACR systems, cold-chain solutions, controls, software, and monitoring technologies for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

What you will do

• Develop and execute market strategies for Food Service and Specialty segments across Europe.
• Perform market sizing, segmentation, growth forecasting, trend analysis, and competitive intelligence.
• Analyze customer requirements, purchasing behavior, market dynamics, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.
• Investigate temperature-controlled applications such as pharmaceutical storage and evaluate adjacent-market opportunities.
• Translate Voice of Customer and market research insights into business strategy, investment priorities, and product roadmaps.
• Partner with Product Management, Portfolio Marketing, Engineering, Commercial teams, and senior leadership on growth initiatives and strategic recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in Market Management, Strategy, Product Marketing, Business Analysis, Consulting, or a similar market-focused role.
• Experience with market sizing, forecasting, trend analysis, strategic planning, large datasets, and business recommendations.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives in an international or pan-European business environment.
• Fluent English required; candidates must already be legally authorized to work in Germany, as sponsorship and work authorization will not be provided.

Nice to have

• Experience in industrial manufacturing, engineering, automotive, HVAC, refrigeration, medical technology, logistics, food service, or another B2B industry.
• Knowledge of customer buying behavior, commercial strategy, market research tools, and Voice of Customer methodologies.
• Experience identifying and evaluating new market opportunities.
• Master’s degree in a related discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working environment with collaboration across Europe.
• Culture focused on sustainability, passion, openness, collaboration, inclusion, and belonging.
• Flexible and competitive benefits plans for individual and family needs.
• Flexible time off, including parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Employee development from onboarding through senior leadership, supported by employee resource groups.