Product Manager - Ranges

Product Manager - Ranges

Position ID: req46853

Sector: PL Taste

Functional Area: Product Line

Location: Charlotte Office

Number of Openings: 1

Employment Type: Permanent

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Change how the world lives. One product at a time.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

All about the role:

Are you a passionate product leader ready to take the helm of innovation in the world of Freestanding ranges? Look no further than this exceptional role as the Product Manager - Ranges at Electrolux Major Appliances. We are on the hunt for a thriving individual who can navigate the dynamic landscape of Freestanding Range Products, driving both strategic growth and operational excellence on a local and global scale.

As the Product Manager - Ranges, you will be the driving force to expand our market share in the category. Your visionary leadership will drive product line management, shape business strategies, and orchestrate seamless business execution. With a focus on both present and future, you will chart the course for a five-year Product Road Map, that leverages our new range factory to delivery our financial targets.

What you'll do:

• You will be working with R&D, Design, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Suppliers to drive innovation, product development, cost efficiency, and simplification across the business.
• You will help to ensure that new product launches have business cases that contribute to the business strategy, are delivered to the marketplace on time, and at the cost targets in the product plan. You will also ensure that proper plans are in place and being executed for phase in/flooring of new product and phasing out of old product.
• You will work collaboratively with CC&I (Consumer Insight and Innovation) team to drive effective delivery of all product category projects. You will assume the key leadership role in driving technology direction and engineering activity for built-in cooking products.
• You will participate proactively with other members of the company's Food Preparation management team in developing and executing strategic and annual plans to optimize the market and financial performance of the freestanding cooking products category.
• You will work closely with the commercial/merchandising team and sales channel teams to establish and drive product placement, pricing, and promotional strategies and actions to deliver on project business cases and business KPI's.

Qualifications required:

• A four-year college degree, or equivalent experience, is required. MBA Preferred.
• Experience with finished goods sourcing from a global supply base as well as product planning and project management activities, including generation planning, pricing analysis, project management, etc.
• Experience with merchandising principles, financial analysis, cost accounting principles, sales of consumer durables within the homebuilder and retail channels.

Where you'll be:

This position will be based at our Corporate Headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Benefits highlights:

• Hybrid work model
• Generous relocation package
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Electrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people. As a leading global appliance company, we place the consumer at the heart of everything we do. Through our brands, including Electrolux, AEG, Anova, Frigidaire, Westinghouse and Zanussi, we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year. In 2017 Electrolux had sales of SEK 122 billion and employed 56,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.