Product Category Marketing Manager

Your Responsibilities

• Lead contact person for all product-driven activities in the Refrigeration Category
• Ensure market strategy alignment with the Global Refrigeration - category strategy
• Provide feedback to global headquarters in terms of competition, new products, etc. 
• Definition of product assortment (line-up and pricing) with regard to turnover, sales volume and profitability
• Conduct market analyses (e.g. syndicated market data, competitor information, customer feedback, consumer insights)
• Ensure state of the art product presentations at POS
• Define distribution and POS objectives together with the sales departments for all channels
• Analysis of sales & turnover development and derivation of product measures & campaigns
• Leading new product launches and phase-outs
• Preparation of the annual marketing plan per category and channel (off- and online) based on market requirements
• Creation and definition of national appliance promotions

• Participating in international company projects

What we are looking for

• Bachelor/Master preferred (Marketing, Business Administration or of a comparable study program)
• 5+ years relevant work experience, experience in leading a category in a business and/or managing product launches
• Interdisciplinary interface management
• Project and process management
• Leadership capabilities
• Entrepreneurial thinking, analytical skills, motivation, strong commitment and target orientation
• Intercultural knowledge
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Strong mobility/international experience and willingness to travel

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000 annually plus bonus. This range is a guideline and may not reflect your exact offer. Factors that will be considered when extending an offer include but are not limited to education experience, relevant skills, and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• Wellness discounts on medical premiums
• 100% covered life and long-term disability insurance
• 401k with company match
• PTO + holidays
• Discounted gym membership
• Generous Employee Purchase Program
• Wellness and volunteer programs

Miele is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports and enforces a drug-free workplace. EOE/AA:M/F/D/V