Director, Product Line - Ranges

Electrolux Group • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Director – Ranges is a strategic leader responsible for driving the long‑term growth, profitability, and competitive positioning of Electrolux’s freestanding range portfolio. In this role, you will define and execute the business strategy, lead product line planning, and oversee a multi‑year roadmap that aligns consumer needs, competitive insights, and financial objectives. You will collaborate extensively across R&D, sourcing, operations, commercial, and global product organizations to bring winning products to market while ensuring strong execution throughout the product lifecycle. Success requires strong business acumen, cross‑functional leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders across a matrixed global environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in product management, product development, or commercial leadership
• Proven track record of managing and growing a business within consumer durables or a related industry
• Strong knowledge of merchandising, financial analysis, cost accounting, and sales dynamics within retail and homebuilder channels
• Experience with global sourcing, finished goods manufacturing, product planning, generation planning, pricing analysis, and risk management
• Demonstrated experience leading successful product launches and executing end‑to‑end commercial strategies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills
• Solid understanding of product development processes, marketing, operations/supply chain, and brand management
• Strong negotiation capabilities with both internal and external partners
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial accountability
• Ability to influence effectively in a global matrixed organization and lead teams to achieve product line goals

Responsibilities

• Serve as the business leader for the freestanding range category, overseeing short‑, mid‑, and long‑term performance targets and KPIs
• Lead and develop a team of direct reports responsible for product line execution and business delivery
• Build and maintain deep expertise in global range platforms, configurations, competitive products, and market trends to guide strategic planning and decision‑making
• Define the three‑year strategic business plan and product roadmap, including feature levels, platform direction, and generation planning
• Partner with R&D, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Commercial Services, and S&OP teams to deliver business cases, cost targets, and operational efficiency
• Ensure successful, on‑time product launches supported by financially sound business cases, competitive positioning, and effective phase‑in/phase‑out plans
• Collaborate with Product Planning, Innovation, and R&D teams to integrate consumer insights and emerging technologies into innovation priorities and long‑term category leadership
• Participate in strategic discussions that impact annual planning, business resourcing, and long‑term financial performance
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships across sales, marketing, operations, legal, engineering, and Group Product teams to support product execution and commercial success
• Partner with commercial and marketing teams to drive launch readiness, product messaging, and sustained price/mix/volume performance

Benefits

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment (80/20)
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director