Senior Product Manager

Panasonic Appliances Refrigeration Systems de México S. A. de C. V.; Newry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Hussmann seeks a senior marketing/product leader to drive a multi-year roadmap for air-cooled and water-cooled self-contained products. You will lead marketing and business planning, partner with sales, engineering, manufacturing and finance to build solid business cases and profitability targets.

Responsibilities include commercialization, channel strategy, brand strength and cross-functional team development, with travel up to 25% and a preference for Spanish language skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, marketing or business administration is required; MBA is preferred.
• 8 years of relevant marketing experience within durable goods companies.
• 5 years in product leadership/management.
• Experience supporting product & marketing management, new product development and strategy activities.
• Strong business and financial acumen including the ability to build business cases.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% - occasional international travel.
• Experience with refrigeration products is preferred; Spanish language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year product roadmap for portfolio of air-cooled and water-cooled self-contained products.
• Lead the marketing and business planning process for the identified products.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, manufacturing, finance, etc. to develop business cases and set profitability expectations.
• Oversee the commercialization activities including forecasting, pricing, promotion, packaging, and product management.
• Assess and evaluate channels of distribution to devise channel marketing strategies.
• Enhance and build brand strength to leverage competitive advantage.
• Develop and train market and sales personnel on the product.
• Continuously review performance of all aspects of the product group against plans and objectives.
• Maintain strong communication between marketing and sales to ensure smooth operations.
• Gather market intelligence and analyze customer needs and market trends.
• Provide direction to internal units and coordinate projects.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and value enhancement programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Market research

Spanish (preferred)

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, marketing or business administration

MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year product roadmap for portfolio of air-cooled and water-cooled self-contained products.
• Lead the marketing and business planning process for the identified products.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, manufacturing, finance, etc. to develop business cases and set profitability expectations, define objectives and short- and mid-range action plans for growth of the products within this portfolio.
• Oversee the commercialization activities (including, but not limited to forecasting, pricing, promotion, marketing communications, packaging, collateral materials, training, and product management, etc.) for the identified portfolio. This will include collaborating with internal departments and outside vendors such as advertising agencies, suppliers, and consultants, among others, as required.
• Assess and evaluate the channels of distribution to devise appropriate channel marketing strategies pertinent to the existing and targeted customer base and improve overall results.
• Enhance and build brand strength to capitalize and leverage the company’s competitive advantage – brand equity, and product value and quality.
• Develop and train market and sales team personnel on the product.
• Continuously review performance of all aspects of the product group compared to plans and objectives.
• Establish strong communication and partnering relationships between marketing and the sales organization to accommodate smooth and effective operations. Maintain regular contact with sales management to facilitate the consistent flow of sales and marketing ideas.
• Assure that all pertinent market intelligence is gathered and analyzed including a thorough understanding of customer needs, market trends, competitive strengths and weaknesses, and market opportunities.
• Ensure timely adjustments to changing markets and competitive conditions through continuous analysis of market reaction and customer contact.
• Provide marketing, sales, and business management direction to internal operating units, including allocation of resources and coordination of projects.
• Frequent contact with sales, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, purchasing, and finance is expected.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and direct values analysis/value enhancement programs to maximize profits and market penetration with respective product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, marketing or business administration is required; MBA is preferred
• 8 years of relevant marketing experience within durable goods companies
• 5 years in product leadership/management
• Experience supporting product & marketing management, new product development and strategy activities.
• Strong business and financial acumen including the ability to build business cases
• Strong IT acumen to incorporate new tools for enhanced product profitability
• Must also understand common analyses such as product analysis and competitor analysis
• Must be able to travel up to 25% - occasional international travel
• Experience and a proven track record in successfully working with refrigeration products-preferred
• Ability to speak or write Spanish-preferred
• Strong computer skills. Microsoft program skills preferred.

Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You

Benefits

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.
• Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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