Wellbeing and Small Domestic Appliances Manager
Objective
Wellbeing and Small Domestic Appliances Manager Czechia and Slovakia is responsible for implementing the Product Line strategies as well as working closely with the CA and local Commercial Teams on ranging, pricing, promotional planning & analysis, product launches, driving initiatives such as Energy Labelling, and closing gaps as well as finding new opportunities in the market.
As an active member of the Czechia and Slovakia leadership team and as a key member of the Commercial Triangle, the WB SDA Manager will be instrumental in commercial decision-making and ensure the consumer is front of mind in every business decision we take. WB SDA Manager will champion the commercial triangle initiatives and activities; and will be expected to take on additional projects and work on behalf of the leadership team.
This role will report operationally to the Country Head of Commercial.
Product Line Responsibilities
- Implementing the strategy within the supported country
- P&L responsibility for WB & SDA including C&A
- Lead local WB & SDA Commercial Triangle
- Take a proactive approach to competitor/pricing/promotion analysis to ensure Electrolux position is optimized to gain market share and drive profitable growth at all times
- Providing continuous feedback to CA Product Line relating to local needs
- Ensuring Commercial Area product life cycle management, incl Phase-In/Phase-Out, PNC levels and commonality
- Monitoring market and competitor environment, providing input & feedback to CA Product Line for new product development
- Build strong cross‑functional relationships with key customers to ensure a fully rounded category management approach is taken to the ranging cycle and activation plans
- Use CStar data to constantly improve average star ratings and thus drive better consumer experiences across all product groups
- Raising and managing local compliance issues
- Planning and execution of commercial launches
Sales Responsibilities
- Accountable for account plans in the supported country
- Establish strong listings/ ranging with High Value Partners
- Monitor and drive sell out
- Lead price negotiations
- Promotional planning
- Campaign deployment
Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar role, combining both product line and sales, ideally in consumer goods or FMCG sector
- Fluent Czech and very good English
- Strong leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence decisions and drive results
WHO YOU ARE
- Team player – you enjoy working in a truly global environment and you like to deliver in cross‑functional teams.
- Strategic – you have demonstrated strategic thinking, paired with an operational and executional mindset.
- Managing Complexity – at ease with managing significant complexity on a daily basis born out of the large number of PNCs, people management requirement, stakeholders, and sales channel complexity
- Business acumen – you are able to evaluate risks and opportunities, contributing with your recommendations and thoughts to robust business decision‑making
- Influencer – you have exceptional collaboration skills, able to demonstrate a proven ability to form strong cross‑functional relationships, both locally, internationally, and externally with customers.
- Listener and communicator – you have great communication skills and are able to convince, influence and motivate others in a complex matrix organization structure
- Self‑starter – you thrive on new experiences, responsibility and accountability. You are a self‑driven, problem‑solver with a proven track record or delivering great results.
- Agile – You like working in a fast‑moving environment, being open to new opportunities and evolving priorities and are flexible in the way you deliver against deadlines. You are comfortable in dealing with ambiguity and are willing to make bold decisions.
- Energy – you are passionate about what you do and are able to transmit that energy to your team and others across the business and with customers.
Where you will be: Electrolux s.r.o., Vyskočilova 1561/4a, 140 00 Praha 4, Czech Republic
Benefits highlights
- Great team atmosphere and chance to work in a global organization
- Permanent position within stable and global company
- 25 days holidays
- 3 sick days per year
- Meal vouchers
- Sports activities allowance
- English language courses
- Hybrid working model (50% from home, 50% office)
- Easily accessible modern office (Brumlovka Pankrác)
- Contribution for home office
- Pension allowance