Category Manager

Product Line

Permanent

Job Description

At the Electrolux Group, as 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!

Your Role

As Category Manager, you will have the responsibility of building the strategy and delivering the financial objectives for your categories though strategic planning, commercial launch excellence and strong market understanding.

What You’ll Do

• Working with the Product Line Director, you will build and execute the ANZ strategic plan for your categories through strong cross functional collaboration across the business.

• You will ensure that local market requirements for your categories are reflected in the product generation plans owned by the business area product line.

• You will engage in a range of activities that enable increased speed to market and operational excellence.  You will spend time with our customers, alongside key members of the sales team. This forward facing interaction will provide value to our customer, providing specialist insights into our product and increasing brand confidence.

• Work closely with finance to lead the development of commercial business cases for new product launch, general strategic planning and tactical initiatives.

• You will be an active participant in the commercial triangle. (Marketing, Sales, Product Line) to ensure alignment across our commercial agenda, commercial launch planning and execution. You will also work closely with the demand flow team to ensure maximum efficiency in the S&OP process.

• With the support of the Product Line Director you will prepare an annual strategic plan and have an active involvement in the category budgeting process. You will lead regular progress reviews with ANZ leaders and APAC & MEA business area through the monthly and quarterly meeting & reporting cycles.

• You will manage the product portfolio lifecycle for your categories in-line with the broader strategic direction of the relevant adjacent categories.

• You will take ownership of ensuring all system data inputs are delivered on time ensuring the broader business has the most up to date information concerning your product portfolio.

Who You Are

• With solid experience in Category Management, Product Management or Sales, you are consumer focused with a solid understanding of the launch to the consumer journey via the retailer.

• Previous experience within the Consumer Appliances, FMCG, or Retail sector highly regarded.

• Having worked on project management of commercial product launches, you understand how it works end to end.

• You have a strong commercial and strategic mindset, with a keen business interest to drive profitable sales growth

• You possess a tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Marketing or a related field

• You have proven history of delivering superior business results

• Your true passion for products and consumer driven innovation is evident in everything you undertake

• You are adaptable to change and thrive on new challenges

Business Leader

• Delivers results - Shows tenacity and continuously strives to reach goals, delivering good quality in a timely manner despite obstacles. Demonstrates a focus on achieving results and objectives. Consistently strives to meet or exceed expectations.

• Commercial and growth drive - Demonstrates a practical understanding of and focus on both short and long-term commercial and business issues. Makes decisions with scalable solutions for future growth.

• Judgement and decision making - Exercises good judgement in making decisions, considering all the available sources of information and alternatives. Expresses clear and rational reasons for taking a decision.

• Cross-collaboration and networking - Establishes and develops useful networks, both inside and outside the organisation.

Why work for Electrolux?

• Hybrid Working: You will enjoy the flexibility of working from home and in the office

• Early Finish Fridays

• Health and Well-being initiatives

• Continued Progress on Diversity & Inclusion

• Living our Sustainability Commitment

• Mentoring Program

• Staff Sales & Discounts

• CARE Day

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!

Find out more on www.electroluxgroup.com