Cluster Category Manager Taps

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom franke Full time

About Franke

We, the Franke company, with its three divisions, are a world-leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, professional foodservice systems and professional coffee making. As a Swiss company with over 100 years of heritage, we operate around 60 companies across five continents.

The Franke Home Solutions division is the world’s leading provider of smart systems for domestic kitchens. Drawing on a long history of reliability and expertise, we help our partners enhance their businesses and provide outstanding kitchen and cooking experiences to our consumers by offering complete solutions for food preparation and cooking.

About the job

Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for product strategy and innovation? We are seeking a talented Cluster Category Manager to support our product strategy and optimise our product range across multiple markets. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in understanding consumer preferences, analysing market environments and leading product innovation.

This role specifically focuses on the kitchen taps category in Northern European Cluster, including the UK, Netherlands, Nordics, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Your tasks
  • Product Strategy: Collect and analyse consumer preferences and market data to drive localised product strategies.
  • Product Planning: Define business cases, identify product gaps, and manage the innovation pipeline.
  • Annual Forecast & Action Plan: Inform and coordinate with local teams on new projects and product launches.
  • Launch Process: Set priorities, conduct SWOT analysis, and manage product launch timelines.
  • Product Range Management: Optimise product line-up, conduct market benchmarks, and ensure strategic alignment.
  • SKU Management: Oversee SKU profitability, production status, and phase-out processes.
  • Business Analysis: Analyse past performance, forecast future trends, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Market Environment: Understand distribution channels, market structures, and competitive landscapes.
  • Financials: Review and analyse financial data, drive corrective actions, and manage forecasts.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in product management or category management.
  • Strong analytical skills and market understanding.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages from the Cluster are a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
What we offer you
  • LinkedIn Learning Access: Expand your skills with access to a vast library of online courses.
  • Employee Benefits Platform: Enjoy perks and discounts through our employee benefits platform.
  • Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring a 6% employer contribution and a 1% employee contribution.
  • Hybrid Work: Embrace flexibility with up to 2 days of remote work per week.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support and resources for personal and professional challenges.
  • Free parking space
Recruitment process

 

Recruitment Process:

• Interviews: The recruitment process will consist of max. three interview meetings. The first interview will be conducted online, followed by a second onsite interview in Manchester and a final online meeting with the Global Team.

• Assessment Tests: Candidates may be asked to complete tests to evaluate their skills and suitability for the role.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

 

For more information see:  www.franke.com

        

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