PRODUCT MANAGER ESWH

Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for hot water, space heating and air treatment, as well as components and burners. Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2023 the Group reported almost 3.1-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 29 production sites and 29 research and development centers. The Group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling and solar thermal systems. The Group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity systems. The Group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Chaffoteaux, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.

As Product Manager ESWH, reporting hierarchically to the Group Product ESWH Platforms, you will be responsible of the following activities:  

• Deep analysis of competitors’ range and main drivers of value generation: range structure, features and technologies, price positioning, channels, industrial and commercial footprint
• Deep understanding of customer needs and purchasing behaviour: end user, installers, trade partners through market visits and collaboration with country marketing team
• Cooperate in identification of main structural platform evolution directions: key pillars of the value proposition, range extension and technologies, footprint and supply base
• Define and manage the product portfolio of the assigned business line, according to the strategic guidelines, growth targets, market's needs and competitors offer
• Definition of potential business plan and economics for new product development together with country marketing team
• Cooperate with key company functions (first of all Markets, R&D, Quality and Procurement) to develop new products and phase them in the market
• Product line Sales monitoring, understanding market dynamics and product trends
• Catalogue life cycle management and optimization

As our ideal candidate, your skillset includes: 

• Master’s Degree in Economics or Engineering and an experience of at least 3/4 years in similar role;
• Good knowledge of durable goods is preferable;
• English and Italian fluency
• Ability to handle deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively;
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities;
• Availability to travel

Place of work: Fabriano (AN), with 2 days of smart working/week

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