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*product manager - kitchen*department*: product*position summary*:- the product manager is the responsible for the overall success of its categories in terms of revenue, volume and profit; in charge of product planning & line-up positioning, pricing strategies, product lifecycle and new product launches readiness, as well as purchases and healthy inventory levels, among others.
*main duties & responsabilities*:- be the segment expert and knowledge source of industry trends, regulatory issues, competition moves, pricing and other marketing intelligence/analysis; analyze and share consumer and buyer insights and market requirements- achieve targeted revenues (price and quantity) and net profit, and maintain healthy inventory levels.- assist in the development of the business plan for the category; execute mexico and related countries in latam region specific category strategies and plans.- coordinate product planning across the matrix with product divisions and functional teams; identifies opportunities for potential new product development, develop local lineup logic, product positioning, and price strategies.- support key account management and sales in product sell-in, assist in developing channel and flooring strategy for new product launches; prepare for product line reviews.- manage the new product launch process; drives the brief for marketing communications and retail/distributor activation; ensure readiness to launch for all supporting assets, including digital; prepare product material to support field marketing/training teams.- manage product lifecycle by driving sell-out, reviewing psi forecasts and purchases, activating special promotions, and managing end-of-life/transition.- coordinate with hq the necessary technical requirements for mexico market.- other duties as assigned.
*education/ training/ experience*- 1-3 years of working experience in product/project management related fields.- home appliances, electronics or retail industry experience is desired.- previous experience in kitchen products (cooktops, grills, hoods, etc.
)- bachelor degree in engineering, marketing or business is required.- strong verbal and communication skills, proficiency in english is required.
*knowledge, skills, abilities*- computer proficiency with microsoft office, especially skilled in excel and power point.- strong project management and "team player" skills.- data analysis and planning capabilities are required.- work under pressure and results driven*benefits*:- attractive salary.- direct hiring with the company.- 30 days of christmas bonus.- savings fund 13% (capped according to law).- food vouchers 11% (capped according to law).- gasoline allowance $1,720 per month- sgmm (family coverage)- life insurance- employee profit sharing (ptu)- annual executive bonus based on position and company results