Category Manager Taste CA East
Technology, Data & Digital · Product & Design · Product Management
In short
Electrolux Group is seeking a commercially driven Category Manager - Taste for the CA EAST region. This hybrid role involves leading product strategy, portfolio optimization, new product launches, and profitability across multiple countries, reporting to the Product Line Taste Director. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience in product or category management and strong business acumen.
Responsibilities
- Support and drive the creation of local strategic plans by product group and sales channel.
- Manage the commercial agenda including product phase-in/out, sales forecasting, and portfolio complexity.
- Monitor slow-moving and non-moving products and optimize profitability.
- Participate in annual planning, business reviews, and sales performance discussions.
- Act as the voice of the CA EAST region in collaboration with central functions.
- Drive product management activities across local markets.
- Define product assortments and recommended pricing strategies.
- Manage the full product lifecycle for Taste categories.
- Identify growth opportunities and evaluate market development potential.
- Monitor consumer trends, competitive activity, and market innovations.
- Provide market input into new product development processes.
- Maintain ownership of the category model catalogue.
- Lead and develop a Commercial Specialist.
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Product Development.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Management, Category Management, Marketing, Commercial roles and/or Product Development.
- Proven experience in developing and executing product and category strategies.
- Strong track record of driving commercialization, product growth, and business performance.
- Experience with P&L ownership, financial analysis, business planning, and business case development.
- Ability to balance short-term business priorities with long-term growth opportunities.
- Experience working in a matrix and international organization is highly desirable.
- Fluent English is required.
Desired Qualifications
- Business-oriented leader who delivers results and remains focused on achieving objectives.
- Thinks commercially and identifies opportunities for sustainable growth.
- Makes sound business decisions based on data, market insights, and financial impact.
- Builds strong relationships and networks across functions and geographies.
- Influences stakeholders and gains alignment in a complex organization.
- Leads with clarity, integrity, and accountability.
- Inspires others and creates an environment of collaboration and success.
- Proficiency in additional languages will be considered an advantage.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment (5 days per month from home)
- Extensive learning opportunities
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Company
Electrolux Group
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Warszawa, Poland
Kraków, Poland
Budapest, Hungary
Prague, Czech Republic
Bucharest, Romania
Zagreb, Croatia
Applicants
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