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Category Manager – Innovation, Washing Machines
Electrolux Group. Drive New Product Development within the Innovation Triangle together with R&D, Marketing and Design based on the category’s innovation territories .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive New Product Development within the Innovation Triangle together with R&D, Marketing and Design based on the category’s innovation territories
- Define learning plan in alignment with the Consumer Experience team
- Develop and own the product category Strategic Plan as part of the overall Product Line Strategic Plan in close cooperation with Category Director and Category Manager
- Gives input to the Technology Roadmap to ensure R&D investments/resources in business sector and globally are based on consumer insight driven innovation
- Define Generation Plan based on consumer insights, business needs, market development, and brand attributes
- Incorporates insights from consumer ratings in all development projects
- Build and execute the Integrated Product Planning (IPP) for the category (market sizing approval, trends, sweet pot definition, etc.)
- Drive the definition of new innovations value for value-based pricing
- Monitor market and industry trends, long term areas of interest and technology developments
- Define range architecture in close cooperation with Category Managers Commercial and link ranging deliverables/needs/requests to product development projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Academic degree in business and/or technical field
- Solid and relevant experience in product development or product marketing with international exposure
- Experience in manufacturing companies (home appliances, consumer electronics, automotive etc.) is considered as a strong plus
- Project management skills, able to plan and focus on strategic priorities
- Strong analytical skills and ability to see the big picture; Proven track record of displaying strong business understanding and you are able to evaluate risks/opportunities making skilled business decisions
- Exceptional collaboration skills, proven ability to form strong cross-functional relationships with varying business partners
- Great communication skills and you have the ability to convince, influence and motivate others in a complex matrix organization
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Benefits
Comp & perks- As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.
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Hard Skills & Tools
product developmentproduct marketingproject managementstrategic planningmarket analysisvalue-based pricingconsumer insightsIntegrated Product Planningrisk evaluationbusiness decision making
Soft Skills
analytical skillscollaboration skillscommunication skillsinfluencemotivationcross-functional relationship buildingstrategic prioritizationbig picture thinkingconvincingcomplex problem solving
Certifications
academic degree in businessacademic degree in technical field