Franke Group

Global Category Manager – Hoods

Franke Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Fabriano • Italy

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About the role

  • Develop and execute the Category Strategy / Roadmap which captures all market and product needs coming from cluster organization & market insights for the Hoods​
  • Manage product portfolio (i.e. introduction, product lifecycle & margin management), including marketing story development, training support and price recommendations
  • Investigate new business / product family opportunities, building and implementing a full business development strategy​
  • Serve as the central resource with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing as the product(s) move to production and distribution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
  • 3+ years of strong product management experience in multinational companies
  • Work experience in the consumer goods industry is considered a plus
  • Very strong project management skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Problem solving, can-do attitude, analytical skills and focus on innovation and change
  • Attitude to work in team integrating and coordinating the activities of other resources
  • Strong drive for results, attention to costs and ability to work under strict deadlines
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Fluent English and Italian (spoken & written). Other languages are a plus, especially German
  • Proficient in all MS Office Applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Willing to travel internationally >= 20%.
Benefits
  • A key strategic role within a structured and innovation-driven R&D organization
  • Opportunity to contribute to high-impact development projects with global visibility
  • Ongoing professional development and strong opportunities for career growth
  • A collaborative, international, and performance-oriented working environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
product managementbusiness development strategyportfolio managementmarket insightsproduct lifecycle managementmargin managementmarketing story developmentanalytical skillsproject management
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsproblem solvingcan-do attitudefocus on innovationteam integrationcoordinationdrive for resultsattention to costsability to work under deadlines
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree