Drive New Product Development within the Innovation Triangle together with R&D, Marketing and Design based on the category’s innovation territories
Define learning plan in alignment with the Consumer Experience team
Develop and own the product category Strategic Plan as part of the overall Product Line Strategic Plan in close cooperation with Category Director and Category Manager
Gives input to the Technology Roadmap to ensure R&D investments/resources in business sector and globally are based on consumer insight driven innovation
Define Generation Plan based on consumer insights, business needs, market development, and brand attributes
Incorporates insights from consumer ratings in all development projects
Build and execute the Integrated Product Planning (IPP) for the category (market sizing approval, trends, sweet pot definition, etc.)
Drive the definition of new innovations value for value-based pricing
Monitor market and industry trends, long term areas of interest and technology developments
Define range architecture in close cooperation with Category Managers Commercial and link ranging deliverables/needs/requests to product development projects

Academic degree in business and/or technical field
Solid and relevant experience in product development or product marketing with international exposure
Experience in manufacturing companies (home appliances, consumer electronics, automotive etc.) is considered as a strong plus
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 you are able to evaluate risks/opportunities making skilled business decisions
Exceptional collaboration skills, proven ability to form strong cross-functional relationships with varying business partners
Great communication skills and you have the ability to convince, influence and motivate others in a complex matrix organization
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

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.

Category Manager – Innovation, Washing Machines

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