Category Manager - TH-BKK- - Electrolux

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Permanent

Job Description

Be part of something bigger. Decode the future.

At Electrolux, 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 we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living together.

For more than one hundred years now, we've been working at the forefront of shaping lives for the better, developing products that meet people's demands in terms of taste, care, and well-being. But as consumer needs and wants to continue to evolve, we have even more work to do.

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 a future home

All about the role:

Leading the category business unit in profitable growth together with the category director by creating outstanding consumer experiences.

The job holder contributes to building the category strategy and is responsible for its execution by identifying consumer and customer needs, leading the development of the long-term category roadmap, prioritizing projects and driving the entire product development process with a multi-functional team.

The Category Manager is the first point of call for Commercial Area (CA) teams for all matters relating to the category and drives business performance in the category. 

Responsible Category – Refrigerator (Top Freezer and Bottom Freezer refrigerator, Built-in Freezer, Wine Cellar)

What you'll do:

In this role, you will be part of the Taste Product Line Team for APAC & MEA Markets and you will work closely with Commercial Area teams across 19 countries (APAC & MEA). Your main stakeholders will be Product Lines, Sales, Marketing teams and also our factories & suppliers.

• Define a competitive advantage for your category in line with the Product Line strategy and build a robust 5-year roadmap
• Identify opportunities based on the market sizing for the category across each  market
• Identify and deliver consumer insights for the category working with Marketing & Markets
• Develop strong propositions with unique selling points based on consumer insights to drive market share growth
• Build a model catalogue for the category
• Lead the product development steps along with project managers
• Manage sourcing initiatives with global sourcing team to identify & develop better strategic suppliers (when required)
• Lead the delivery of commercial results for the category
• Ensure the readiness of the commercial launch in collaboration with Design, R&D, Marketing and CAs Product Line teams
• Define VPM (Volume, Price, Mix) strategy and look for business insights to improve further
• Steer the monthly commercial business reviews and drive commercial agenda for the category

Key Measurement of Success

This is the P&L owner of the category. Success will be measured in terms of Net Sales, Margin, EBIT & Consumer Ratings.

Key Functional Qualifications

As the role requires both a strategic vision and an ability to achieve concrete, market objectives and P&L targets, the key functional competencies are

• Understanding of P&L management
• Portfolio and Range Management
• Understanding of market's consumer insights
• Commercializing consumer relevant innovations
• Effective story telling

Who you are:

• 5-10 Years of experience in building a business and developing commercial results.
• Proven ability to operate in a large, complex organization and maximize the value of strong brands. Preferrable from consumer electronic goods.
• Sound commercial experience as business development/sales/channels and/or key account management or/and Marketing/Product Management closely supporting Sales force.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder influence; bilingual Thai & English.
• Proficiency with MS Office, CRM, and forecasting tools.

Core Competencies:

• International. You enjoy to work in a truly global environment and you like to deliver in cross-functional teams;

• Strategic. You have demonstrated strategic thinking, have strong analytical skills and ability to see the big picture;

• Business acumen. You have a proven track record of displaying strong business understanding and you are able to evaluate risks/opportunities making skilled business decisions;

• Team player. You have exceptional collaboration skills, proven ability to form strong cross-functional relationships with varying business partners;

• Good listener and communicator. You have great communication skills and you have the ability to convince, influence and motivate others in a complex matrix organization;

• Self-starter. You are keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability. You are self-driven, problem-solver with a proven track record of delivering great results;

• Agile. You like working in a fast moving environment, being open to new opportunities and evolving priorities and flexible in the way you deliver against strict deadlines and dealing with ambiguity. You manage every shifting priorities;

• Energy. You are passionate about what you do and able to transmit that energy to your team. Challenges are there to be overcome

Where you'll be:

You will be based at the Bangkok regional office in Thailand.

Benefits Highlights:

• Flexibility of work hours with hybrid work arrangement
• Discounts on Electrolux products and services.
• Medical & Hospitalization coverage.

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

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