Category Manager Innovation Dish
Technology, Data & Digital · Product & Design · Product Management
In short
Electrolux Group is looking for a Category Manager Innovation in Porcia, Italy, to drive business growth by leading the Category Innovation Triangle (R&D/Marketing/Design) and developing a strong Generation Plan. This role involves creating strategic innovation roadmaps, leading new product development, and ensuring outstanding consumer experiences aligned with business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Drive New Product Development within the Innovation Triangle (R&D, Marketing, Design) based on category innovation territories.
- Define learning plans in alignment with the Consumer Experience team.
- Develop and own the product category Strategic Plan as part of the overall Product Line Strategic Plan.
- Provide input to the Technology Roadmap to align R&D investments with consumer insight-driven innovation.
- Define the Generation Plan based on consumer insights, business needs, market development, and brand attributes.
- Incorporate insights from consumer ratings in all development projects.
- Build and execute the Integrated Product Planning (IPP) for the category.
- Drive the definition of new innovations for value-based pricing.
- Monitor market and industry trends, long-term areas of interest, and technology developments.
- Define range architecture in cooperation with Category Managers Commercial and link ranging deliverables to product development projects.
Requirements
- Academic degree in a business and/or technical field.
- Solid and relevant experience in product development or product marketing with international exposure.
- 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 ability to evaluate risks/opportunities.
- Exceptional collaboration skills, proven ability to form strong cross-functional relationships.
- Great communication skills and ability to convince, influence, and motivate others.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing companies (home appliances, consumer electronics, automotive etc.) is considered a strong plus.
Benefits
- Continuous investment in your and your development.
- No barriers to where your career could take you.
- Fairness and inclusion.
- Salary defined transparently, considering experience, skills, and performance.
- The annual gross base salary starts from €54,750.00.
- The role is covered by the Italian Metalworkers’ National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanici).
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Company
Electrolux Group
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Porcia, Italy
Qualification
Bachelor
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