[PRODUCT] Product Manager, Home Comfort

TCL North America•Irvine, CA

13d•$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 so the portfolio aligns with consumer needs, customer requirements, and business objectives. The Product Manager collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Customer Advocacy, and global product, R&D, and factory teams to coordinate product initiatives, launches, and ongoing category performance. The role takes ownership of assigned products, projects, and category workstreams, with the opportunity to expand responsibility as product and business expertise grows. It reports to the Director of Product Marketing. This is an in-person role at TCL North America's headquarters in Irvine, California, with travel of up to 10% possible. Work combines product planning, research, data 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 recommendations.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including data analysis, report development, and preparation of effective 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 clear consumer-focused benefits and business recommendations.
Excellent organization 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.
Business curiosity and demonstrated 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.
Sound judgment and ability to 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 visa sponsorship is not currently offered.

Nice To Haves

Experience in consumer electronics, home appliances, HVAC, air conditioning, dehumidification, or related home comfort categories.
Prior experience working for a consumer electronics or home appliance manufacturer.
Experience supporting new product development, 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 cross-cultural environments.
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 assess market research, retail data, consumer feedback, customer input, and industry developments to identify needs, product opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Contribute to product roadmap planning and evaluate product enhancements, new 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 development of product briefs, specifications, feature requirements, and product documentation.
Coordinate with global product teams, headquarters, R&D, design, quality, compliance, factories, and internal stakeholders to support product development milestones and U.S. market alignment.
Prepare market assessments, competitive analyses, product comparisons, and business cases to support 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 positioning, launch briefs, marketing content, digital assets, merchandising materials, retailer content, sales tools, and training materials.
Track launch milestones, product samples, product information, marketing deliverables, and open issues to support commercialization timelines.
Translate technical specifications, product features, and consumer insights into clear benefits, value propositions, comparison tools, and messaging.
Monitor competitor products, specifications, pricing, promotions, retail presence, reviews, new product introductions, and technology developments.
Assess category trends, consumer preferences, retail dynamics, technology advancements, industry developments, and relevant product standards, regulations, and certifications.
Develop competitive product comparisons and assessments covering strengths, gaps, differentiation, pricing, and improvement opportunities.
Analyze product and category performance, including revenue, sales volume, pricing, gross margin, promotional effectiveness, inventory, sell-through, and other KPIs.
Evaluate sales trends, customer performance, retail results, market data, and category metrics to identify performance gaps, risks, and opportunities.
Support pricing recommendations, promotional planning, demand planning, sales forecasts, business reviews, and category planning with relevant stakeholders.
Prepare performance reports, market assessments, business updates, and analytical presentations for management decision-making.
Translate quantitative and qualitative findings into recommendations for revenue growth, margin improvement, inventory management, positioning, and category performance.
Prepare retailer presentations, product comparisons, line reviews, assortment recommendations, and materials for customer meetings and business reviews.
Gather and evaluate customer feedback, product requirements, and channel needs to inform product planning and commercialization priorities.
Develop product information, competitive comparisons, sales tools, and messaging to support sell-in and sell-through.
Coordinate e-commerce product detail pages, digital content, imagery, feature descriptions, specifications, comparison charts, and other online merchandising assets.
Support alignment of product positioning, pricing, promotional messaging, and merchandising materials with customer expectations and channel requirements.
Support products throughout their lifecycle, including introduction, commercialization, ongoing performance management, transitions, and end-of-life planning.
Maintain product development timelines, launch trackers, deliverables, open-item lists, and follow-up activities across initiatives.
Coordinate priorities and resolve issues with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Customer Advocacy, and global stakeholders.
Identify launch or business risks, delays, information gaps, and execution challenges; coordinate resolutions and escalate issues as needed.
Maintain accurate product specifications, pricing, feature descriptions, images, claims, certifications, and other information in internal systems and customer-facing materials.
Coordinate inventory monitoring, product introductions, assortment changes, promotional activities, and end-of-life plans with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Identify opportunities to improve product management processes, reporting, documentation, coordination, and execution efficiency.
Support other product management activities, category initiatives, business projects, and assigned responsibilities.