Global Category Manager Appliances
Pubblicato il 31-07-2026 - Franke in Campo di Ne
ppSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: /ppWe, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making.
With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents.
Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow's demands.
/ppThe Franke Home Solutions division is the world's leading provider of smart systems for domestic kitchens.
Drawing on a long history of reliability and expertise, we help our partners enhance their businesses and provide outstanding kitchen and cooking experiences to our consumers by offering complete solutions for food preparation and cooking.
/ph3bAbout the job /b /h3pThe Global Category Manager is responsible for defining and executing the global category strategy, driving long-term business growth and product portfolio development across international markets.
The role combines strategic vision, consumer and market insights, innovation leadership, and end-to-end portfolio ownership to deliver competitive and profitable product solutions.
As a key member of the Global Product Management team, you will work cross-functionally with RD, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and regional organizations, influencing strategic decisions and ensuring successful execution throughout the entire product lifecycle.
/pulliDefine and execute the global category strategy and multi-year product roadmap, translating consumer insights, market trends and regional requirements into profitable growth opportunities.
/liliOwn the global product portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives, financial targets and brand positioning.
/liliLead complex, cross-functional and multi-family product development programs from concept definition through launch and phase-out.
/liliIdentify, evaluate and develop new business opportunities, adjacent categories and innovation platforms to accelerate sustainable growth.
/liliDrive the innovation pipeline by leading opportunity assessment, business case development and collaboration with RD on technology scouting and consumer-centric innovation.
/liliTake full accountability for the end-to-end product lifecycle, optimizing portfolio performance through data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
/liliAct as the global category expert, providing strategic guidance to regional organizations and ensuring alignment across international markets.
/liliPartner with Sales, Marketing and regional teams to define go-to-market strategies, product positioning and commercial priorities.
/liliMonitor market dynamics, competitor activities, emerging technologies and consumer trends, proactively translating insights into actionable strategies.
/liliLead cross-functional decision-making involving Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure successful product development and delivery.
/liliDevelop robust business cases, investment proposals and portfolio recommendations for senior leadership.
/liliTrack category performance through KPIs, profitability analysis and portfolio reviews, implementing corrective actions where needed.
/liliWork in cross-functional teams, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
/li /ulh3bRequirements /b /h3ulliBachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Engineering or a related field; MBA or Master's degree preferred.
/lili7+ years of experience in Product or Category Management within an international matrix organization, including proven experience in cooking appliances.
Solid knowledge of relevant products, technologies and market dynamics is mandatory.
/liliProven experience defining and executing global category strategies and managing international product portfolios.
/liliStrong experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority.
/liliDemonstrated success in managing products throughout the entire lifecycle, from opportunity identification to end-of-life.
/liliStrong commercial acumen with experience in business case development, pricing, profitability analysis and portfolio optimization.
/liliStrong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into business decisions.
/liliExcellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
/liliFluent English and Italian, both written and spoken; additional languages are considered a plus.
/liliAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with business intelligence and product management tools is an advantage.
/liliWillingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%).
/li /ulh3bWhat we offer you /b /h3ulliA highly international and innovation-driven environment.
/liliThe opportunity to shape the future of a global product category with significant strategic impact.
/liliExposure to senior leadership and cross-functional decision-making.
/liliContinuous learning, leadership development and international career opportunities.
/liliFlexible working arrangements, including up to 2 remote working days per week and flexible working hours.
/liliThe compensation package for this position is expected to range between ****** € and ****** € gross per year, including a variable premio scheme.
The actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and the scope of the role, applying objective and gender-neutral criteria, and may be slightly below or above this range.
We believe that transparency and fairness are essential to building trust, fostering inclusion, and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.br/This position is covered by the CCNL Metalmeccanici Industria.
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