Product Manager - Food Preservation

Electrolux Group•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Manager – Food Preservation is responsible for leading the product strategy, roadmap, and business performance of assigned Food Preservation categories within Electrolux Major Appliances. This role owns portfolio planning and execution, driving growth, profitability, and competitive differentiation across a strategic global product category. As a key product leader, you will define and execute long-term product strategies, manage the product lifecycle, and partner closely with R&D, Design, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, and Electrolux Midea Consumer Products (SJV) to deliver innovative products that meet consumer needs and business objectives. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, financial ownership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
5+ years of experience in product management, product planning, category management, or related commercial roles
Experience developing product strategies, roadmaps, business cases, and lifecycle management plans
Strong financial acumen with experience in P&L management, financial analysis, forecasting, and business planning
Experience working with global supply chains, sourcing organizations, and cross-functional product development teams
Knowledge of merchandising, pricing, consumer durables, or retail/homebuilder sales channels preferred
Strong analytical, project management, and decision-making skills
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a complex, matrixed organization
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Own P&L performance for assigned Food Preservation product categories, driving revenue growth, profitability, and market share
Develop and execute a multi-year product strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives, consumer needs, and market trends
Serve as the category expert, providing insights on market dynamics, consumer behavior, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities
Lead generation planning and competitive benchmarking to support long-term portfolio and innovation strategies
Partner with Product Planning and Innovation teams to define and deliver innovative product solutions that strengthen category leadership
Collaborate with R&D, Design, Manufacturing, Sales, Revenue Growth Management, and joint venture partners to optimize product performance and profitability
Develop and validate business cases for new product launches, ensuring alignment with strategic, financial, and operational goals
Drive successful new product introductions, ensuring products launch on time, meet cost targets, and deliver expected business results
Manage product lifecycle activities, including phase-in and phase-out planning, inventory transitions, and portfolio optimization
Build strong partnerships across Operations, Purchasing, Legal, Engineering, Marketing, and Commercial teams to drive execution and business results