Director Clothes Care Product Management

At GE Appliances a Haier company we come together to make good things for life.As the fastestgrowing appliance company in the U.S. were powered by creators thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that theres always a better way.We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore discover and build good things together.

The GE Appliances philosophy backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work invent create do business and serve our communities:we come togetherwe always look for a better way andwe create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey

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How Youll Create Possibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Working closely with product and program leaders you will:

• Drive product development including management and of an MGPP and development of product line strategyfor the existing Front Load Combo and Commercial Laundry Product Categories
• Coordinate with Sr. Director of Front Load & Combo to build seamless product plans balancing NPI on the existing platform with new upcoming architecture.
• Partner crossfunctionally to drive significant reductions in Cost of Poor quality and thinking from a consumer mindset to improve the ownership experience.
• Develop Commercial Laundry hardware roadmap and improvements to support software & ecorevenue roadmap
• Support development of GEA Commercial Laundry Go To Market strategy and partner closely with existing and potential customers to hone strategy.
• Lead partnership development strategy across the microenterprise to deliver ecorevenue as well as best practice sharing across the clothes care industry (Clothes Care Research Council)
• Evaluate analyze and understand the voice of the customer through a variety of data sources and translate into actionable insights and user experiences
• Work with product marketing to help develop positioning and messaging to ensure differentiation from competitors
• Partner with cross functional teams regularly to ensure alignment on feature development prioritization and as well as identifying potential issues and solutions
• Deliver on profitability inventory revenue and other KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Execute NPIs (New Product Introductions) through internal collaboration while also driving alignment with external vendors and partners
• Engage sales on funnel management VOC (Voice of Customer) and training opportunities
• Support commercialization efforts including new customer onboarding trainings expos and other events. Participate actively in discussions on segmentation and channel strategy
• Have an entrepreneurial style with a strong bias toward action. Find solutions for the business and your customers with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skillswith the ability to drive crossfunctional teams in an inclusive resultsoriented manner
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent related experience
• 7 years cross functional experience marketing technology operations or equivalent
• Passionate about change the ownership lifecycle experience building great products/services and solving customer and business problems and a strategic mindset to drive both short term and longterm goals
• Strong analytical prioritization and negotiating skills
• Comfortable working in a matrixed environment with excellent organization and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with commercial laundry products

Working Conditions

• Up to 20 domestic/international travel as required by business needs for attendance at trade shows client meetings etc.
• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued connected and empowered to contribute while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard valued and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging purpose and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce products and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement belonging and connection because while attracting new talent remains a priority retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trustbased organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual team and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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