[PRODUCT] Product Manager, Home Comfort

TTE Technology Inc•Irvine, CA

2d•$95,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

TCL North America is seeking a Product Manager to support product strategy, new product development, commercialization, and lifecycle management for its Home Comfort product portfolio across U.S. retail channels. The role supports product planning, market and competitive analysis, product positioning, pricing, go-to-market execution, and business performance management to align the portfolio with consumer needs, customer requirements, and business objectives. The Product Manager owns assigned products, projects, and category workstreams, with opportunities to expand responsibility as expertise grows. The role works closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Customer Advocacy, and global product, R&D, and factory teams. It includes analyzing market and consumer insights, supporting product roadmaps and business cases, coordinating product development and launch readiness, preparing product messaging and sales materials, monitoring performance and pricing, supporting retailer and e-commerce execution, and coordinating product lifecycle activities. This is an in-person position at TCL North America's headquarters in Irvine, California. Travel of up to 10% may be required. The work combines office-based planning, research, analysis, reporting, documentation, project coordination, and cross-functional meetings in a fast-paced, seasonal business environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in product management, product marketing, category management, merchandising, consumer insights, sales analysis, business analytics, engineering, or a related function.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate market, product, sales, pricing, and financial data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including data analysis, reporting, and preparation of clear business presentations.
Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools for research, analysis, documentation, reporting, and day-to-day business activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical product information into consumer-focused benefits and business recommendations.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional projects, maintain timelines, follow up on open items, resolve issues, and drive work to completion.
Strong business curiosity and interest in products, consumers, technology, competitors, market trends, and retail channel dynamics.
Ability to collaborate across functions, cultures, and geographic locations, including with international headquarters, product development, and factory teams.
Self-motivated, hands-on, results-oriented approach and ability to take ownership in a fast-paced, seasonal business environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, identify risks and opportunities, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing business needs.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% for business meetings, customer engagements, product reviews, and other business activities.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; employment visas are not currently sponsored for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in consumer electronics, home appliances, HVAC, air conditioning, dehumidification, or related home comfort product categories.
Prior experience working for a consumer electronics or home appliance manufacturer.
Experience supporting new product development, product launches, commercialization, and product lifecycle management.
Experience working with national retailers, e-commerce platforms, distributors, or other major retail channel partners.
Experience with retail line reviews, assortment planning, product merchandising, digital content, or e-commerce product page optimization.
Familiarity with market research, syndicated retail data, competitive intelligence tools, product performance reporting, and business analytics platforms.
Experience analyzing product pricing, gross margin, promotional performance, demand forecasts, inventory, and sales trends.
Experience working with global product teams, international headquarters, R&D, or manufacturing partners, particularly in a cross-cultural business environment.
Experience using business intelligence, data visualization, project management, or product information management tools.
MBA, master's degree, or other relevant graduate degree.

Responsibilities

Support development and management of the Home Comfort product portfolio, aligning offerings, features, specifications, and positioning with consumer needs, customer requirements, competitive dynamics, and business priorities.
Analyze market trends, consumer insights, customer requirements, competitive activity, and category performance to support business plans, product roadmaps, and growth initiatives.
Gather and evaluate market research, retail data, consumer feedback, customer input, and industry developments to identify needs, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Contribute to product roadmap planning and assess product enhancements, new product concepts, category expansion, and other business opportunities.
Help define product value propositions, selling points, feature priorities, and competitive differentiation.
Gather customer and consumer requirements and support product briefs, specifications, feature requirements, and documentation for new products and enhancements.
Coordinate with global product teams, headquarters, R&D, design, quality, compliance, factories, and internal stakeholders on product development milestones and U.S. market requirements.
Prepare market assessments, competitive analyses, product comparisons, and business cases for development decisions, assortment planning, pricing, and investment priorities.
Coordinate product launch plans, timelines, deliverables, and readiness activities across retail and e-commerce channels.
Partner with Marketing, Sales, and other stakeholders on product positioning, launch briefs, marketing content, digital assets, merchandising materials, retailer content, sales tools, and training materials.
Track launch milestones, samples, product information, marketing deliverables, and open issues to support timely commercialization.
Translate product specifications, features, and consumer insights into clear product benefits, value propositions, comparison tools, and messaging.
Monitor competitors' products, specifications, pricing, promotions, retail presence, reviews, launches, and technology developments.
Assess category trends, consumer preferences, retail dynamics, technology advancements, and industry developments for risks and opportunities.
Develop product comparisons and competitive assessments highlighting strengths, gaps, differentiation opportunities, pricing considerations, and potential improvements.
Assess assortment, pricing, merchandising, content quality, promotions, and competitive positioning across retail and e-commerce channels.
Translate research, competitive findings, consumer feedback, and retail observations into recommendations for product development, positioning, pricing, and go-to-market execution.
Develop knowledge of relevant technologies, product standards, regulatory requirements, certifications, and industry developments affecting Home Comfort.
Monitor product and category performance, including revenue, sales volume, pricing, gross margin, promotional effectiveness, inventory, sell-through, and other KPIs.
Analyze sales trends, customer performance, retail results, market data, and category metrics to identify performance gaps, risks, and opportunities.
Support pricing recommendations and promotional planning through competitive benchmarking, pricing analysis, margin assessments, and promotional performance evaluation.
Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders on demand planning, sales forecasts, business reviews, and category planning.
Prepare product performance reports, market assessments, business updates, and analytical presentations for management decision-making.
Develop recommendations to support revenue growth, margin improvement, inventory management, product positioning, and category performance.
Support Sales and customer teams with retailer presentations, product comparisons, line reviews, assortment recommendations, and customer meeting materials.
Gather and evaluate customer feedback, product requirements, and channel needs to inform product planning, assortment, enhancements, and commercialization priorities.
Develop product information, comparisons, sales tools, and messaging to support sell-in and sell-through.
Support e-commerce by coordinating product detail pages, digital content, imagery, feature descriptions, specifications, comparison charts, and online merchandising assets.
Coordinate product positioning, pricing, promotional messaging, and merchandising materials with Sales and Marketing to meet customer and channel requirements.
Support customer line reviews by consolidating product information, market insights, competitive analysis, pricing recommendations, and category performance data.
Support products throughout their lifecycle, including introduction, commercialization, performance management, product transitions, and end-of-life planning.
Maintain product development timelines, launch trackers, deliverables, open-item lists, and follow-up activities across initiatives.
Collaborate with internal and global stakeholders to coordinate priorities, resolve issues, and maintain alignment across product initiatives.
Identify risks, delays, product information gaps, and execution challenges; coordinate resolutions and escalate issues affecting launch timing or performance.
Maintain accurate product specifications, pricing, features, images, claims, certifications, and other product information in internal systems and customer-facing materials.
Coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations on inventory, product introductions, assortment changes, promotions, and end-of-life plans.
Identify opportunities to improve product management processes, reporting, documentation, coordination, and execution efficiency.
Support other product management activities, category initiatives, business projects, and responsibilities as assigned.