PRODUCT MANAGER

Groupe SEB; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Inclusive work culture

On-site gym

Job summary

Groupe SEB, a global leader in small domestic and professional equipment, seeks a Product Manager in Irvine, CA to shape strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management for Curtis beverage equipment portfolios. You will identify opportunities, evolve platforms, and translate insights into profitable products, partnering with Sales, Engineering, and global R&D teams across regions.

The role requires 5+ years PM experience, bilingual Mandarin/English, and a strong data-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of product or program management experience.
• Fluent Mandarin Chinese and English required for collaboration with engineering and supplier partners in China.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and evaluation of new product categories and drive launches.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps and requirements for Curtis beverage equipment portfolios.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations and global R&D to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Build knowledge of customer activities through field visits and market research to translate needs into requirements.
• Lead cross-functional development with engineering, sourcing, design, quality, operations and global R&D teams.

Skills

5+ years of product management

Mandarin Chinese

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Job Type : Permanent contract | Full-time
• City : Irvine
• Minimum annual compensation : 100000
• Maximum annual compensation : 120000

Join Groupe SEB and contribute to better living around the world!

As a global reference in small domestic and professional equipment, we make a real impact through our 45 iconic brands – Tefal, Seb, Rowenta, Moulinex, Krups, and many more – present in over 150 countries. Every second, 13 products are sold, manufactured in our 50 industrial and logistic sites.

Our success relies on the diversity of talents, the richness of individual journeys, and an inclusive and respectful work environment. We are firmly committed to fighting all forms of discrimination. If you have a disability, we are here to listen and adapt your recruitment journey.

A Place Where People Matter.

SEB Professional is a subsidiary of Groupe SEB. At SEB Professional North America, we are a leader in the professional coffee machine industry, offering three equipment lines: Schaerer, WMF, and Curtis. Our innovative coffee machines are trusted worldwide and can be found in a variety of settings, including hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores. Join us in delivering exceptional coffee experiences worldwide.

Primary Purpose:

As Product Manager, you will contribute to building the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of Curtis beverage equipment portfolios. You will identify opportunities for new product categories, evolve existing product platforms, and translate customer and market insights into innovative products that drive profitable growth. This role partners closely with Sales Program Managers, Sales, Marketing Activation, Engineering, Operations, and global R&D teams, in particular engineering teams in China, to deliver customer-focused solutions from concept through launch.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the identification and evaluation of new product categories aligned with Curtis' long‑term growth strategy, including opportunity assessment, business case development, and support product launch.
• Manage the product lifecycle, including product definition, development, enhancement, cost optimization, portfolio rationalization, and end‑of‑life decisions. Develop and maintain product roadmaps, create product requirements, align business and technical needs, and translate customer insights into prioritized initiatives
• Develop long‑term product and category strategies based on market opportunities, competitive analysis, customer needs, and business objectives. Define detailed product requirements and specifications, ensuring clear communication across business, engineering, design, and development processes.
• Build knowledge of Customer activities through customer field visits, field observation, market research, and collaboration with the Sales Program Manager and Sales teams to identify unmet customer needs and translate them into product requirements
• Lead cross‑functional development with engineering, sourcing, industrial design, quality, operations, manufacturing, and global R&D teams, particularly engineering teams located in China.
• Build collaborative relationships with key partners by driving priorities aligned to business goals, communicating, and prioritizing product roadmaps, and gaining buy‑in from executive leadership
• Monitor and drive product line performance, including revenue growth, profitability, and competitive positioning.
• Leverage knowledge of the professional beverage equipment industry, its seasonality and global market dynamics, while defining product strategy and roadmap priorities.
• Partner with global suppliers and OEM/ODM manufacturers to ensure product requirements, quality expectations, cost targets, and development timelines are achieved.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development, or technology experience
• Fluent speaking and writing Mandarin Chinese and English is required to effectively collaborate with engineering and supplier partners in China

Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools, including the development of robust business cases, profitability models, and full P&L assessments to support portfolio, pricing, and investment decisions.

Demonstrated ability to leverage quantitative insights, financial metrics, and market intelligence to validate assumptions, prioritize opportunities, and drive profitable growth.

Skilled in creating compelling executive presentations and influencing senior stakeholders through clear, data‑driven business narratives that build alignment and secure organizational buy‑in.

Product management experience within commercial foodservice equipment, beverage equipment, commercial appliances, or other hardware‑based products.

• Technical fluency; comfort understanding and discussing architectural concepts, schedule tradeoffs, and new opportunities with technical team members.
• Nimbleness and comfort with ambiguity; comfort responding quickly to rapidly evolving threats and opportunities.
• Strong bias for action; ability to juggle multiple priorities and create a sense of urgency in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

Ability to work flexibly across international time zones to effectively collaborate with colleagues, suppliers, and R&D teams in Europe and Asia, including occasional early morning and late afternoon meetings.

Where You’ll Work:

This is a hybrid position in Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits:

You will receive a competitive salary that recognizes your expertise and contribution to the team. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage with a generous employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match to help you plan
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance for added peace of mind
• 12 Paid Holidays to recharge and spend time with what matters most
• Additional Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discount Programs
• A Positive, Inclusive Work Culture that genuinely values work‑life balance
• On‑site Gym

Salary range of $100,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience.

We offer aTotal Rewards packagethat includes market-aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefit offering tosupport our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.

In addition, we offer a fun and collaborative work environment where your ideas will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. Don't miss this opportunity to join a dynamic team and take your career to the next level.

SEB Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please see "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster

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