Home Appliances Assistant Product Manager at LG Electronics Africa

The Home Appliances Assistant Product Manager is responsible for leading the product strategy, development, and execution for our home appliances division.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the home appliances industry, strong business acumen, and excellent leadership skills and Keep abreast of industry trends and market intelligence through E-learning, industry magazines, sales related materials, trade shows, etc

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the product strategy for the home appliances category.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and opportunities for growth.
• Define product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with company goals and market demands
• Lead cross-functional teams to bring new products to market, from concept to launch.
• Oversee the product development lifecycle, including design, engineering, testing, and production.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the product portfolio, including new product introductions, product updates, and discontinuations.
• Optimize product mix and pricing strategies to maximize profitability and market share.
• Monitor product performance and implement improvements based on customer feedback and market data.
• Develop and manage the product budget, including R&D, marketing, and operational expenses.
• Analyze financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure profitability targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing consumer products
• The ability to write, read, interpret, explain, and act on thorough understanding of technical documents, engineering materials, or related documents
• Ability to make professional business presentations in writing, through emails and reports, or orally, including complex business and technical matters
• Excellent communication skills, exceptional presentation skills and the ability to handle large audiences are a must.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of stakeholders in a solution partner or customer organization.
• Knowledge in consumer electronics
• Proficiency in MS Office applications with strong emphasis in Advanced Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills