Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable solutions for hot water and space heating, components and burners.
In 2021 the Group reported almost 2 billion euro revenues.
Ariston Group has about 8,000 employees, representative offices in 43 countries, 25 production sites and 26 research and development centers in 5 continents.
Ariston Group is listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021.
Ariston Group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pump, hybrid solutions and solar thermal systems.
The Group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization and advanced connectivity systems.
The Group offers a full range of products, solutions and services mainly under the global brands Ariston and ELCO, and operates under iconic local brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Chaffoteaux, ATAG, Chromagen, Racold as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the component and burner business.
**As Water Heating Product Manager, **reporting to the Group Product Electric Storage Water Heating Platforms, you will manage the following activities:
- Deep analysis of c**ompetitors' 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
A good knowledge of durable goods is preferable.
Good relational skills, analytical and managerial capabilities, an inclusive and flexible approach and entrepreneurship will complete the profile.
Availability to travel and English expertise are basic requirements.
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