Nordic Range Manager

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
NORDIC RANGE MANAGER

OBJECTIVES
The Nordic Range Manager is in charge of the category range management in the Cluster. He/she drive volumes, pricing, share and profitability of the Category together with Category Manger, and executing the PL Strategy. He/she owns the range management process and is accountable for range communication, range optimization of of the Category.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Owns the range management process and is accountable for range communication, range optimization of the category. ROL creation/maintenance and range file maintenance.
• Support the Category Manager in executing the PL Strategy
• Execute category management initiatives together with Category Manager
• Drive product launch together with Category Manager - planning and execution
• Product expert in terms of models and functions/specifications
• Monitor market and competitor environment. Support Category Manager in Market Analysis
• Prepare category presentations. Product presentations internally and externally.
• Work closely with sales to optimise ranges and manage the product phase in / phase out
• Work closely with demand plan team to plan and manage the product phase in and phase out.
• Work closely with product line (LCM/RM) to manage product planning and phase in/phase out.
• Drive product pricing together with Category Manager and responsible for Product and Price information in Baltazar
• Act as third line product support and PS/ ROL Expert (First line Local Product Coordinators, Second line Nordic Product Specialist)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances, based on deep consumer insight and developed in close collaboration with professional users. We offer thoughtfully designed, innovative and sustainable solutions for households and businesses, with products such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances. Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 50 million products to customers in more than 150 countries every year. In 2014, Electrolux had sales of SEK 112 billion and about 60,000 employees. Electrolux has been doing business since 1919. The headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the Electrolux share ELUXb is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm.

Desired profile

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Degree in Marketing/ Business Administration or equal.
• Min 3-5 years of experience in a Sales Division or Product related area
• Team player, able to influence and work in a matrix organisation.
• Good communicator and to build networks.
• A proactive hands-on person, Self-Starter, result-driven. Can work independently.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Financial understanding.
• Excellent computer skills, especially in MS Excel, Power Point
• Fluent in English and one of the Nordic languages

Dedicated Recruiter: Johan Iggbom