About the job
Lead the transformation of the Colored Sinks category by turning Franke into the global trendsetter in colored food-preparation solutions. Drive breakthrough innovation across Composite Sink, redefining consumer expectations through iconic design, superior functionality and system-based solutions. Report directly to the Head of Global Category Management Sinks & Accessories (based in Italy).
1. Own and drive the global Colored Sinks category, covering all three material segments: Fragranite, Tectonite, and Ceramic
2. Define and execute the global category strategy, ensuring strong market positioning and growth
3. Operate within the Central Category Management organization, as part of the Global Category Sinks & Accessories (including Stainless Steel sinks, Colored Sinks, Accessories, and Waste Kits)
4. Lead in a global matrix environment, leveraging: Dedicated regional product managers across eight country clusters Cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Ensure alignment and execution across markets, driving consistency, innovation, and performance at scale
Your tasks
Strategy, Portfolio & Growth
5. Define and drive the global Colored Sinks strategy, managing a competitive, design-led portfolio across materials and markets
6. Identify growth opportunities, market trends, and consumer needs to strengthen positioning and unlock new business potential
Innovation & Lifecycle Management
7. Lead innovation and product lifecycle end-to-end, from concept to commercialization, including portfolio evolution, pricing, and go-to-market execution
8. Own full product lifecycle management, including launches, phase-outs, and margin evolution, pricing strategy
Performance & Integration
9. Deliver above-market growth and end-to-end financial performance, while driving cross-category integration to create holistic system solutions
Market Insight & Leadership
10. Translate consumer, design, and market insights into differentiated products, acting as a key voice for materials, finishes, and trends
11. Lead idea generation processes to stay ahead of competition
12. Push innovation and differentiation, especially in design and functionality
Stakeholder Collaboration
13. Work across regions and functions to ensure execution, align priorities, and drive delivery through strong matrix leadership
14. Share best practices across categories, clusters, and marketing teams
Requirements
15. Minimum 5+ years of product management experience, ideally in an international environment
16. Solid understanding of the sinks category (or comparable industries), including market trends, key players, and technical aspects, preferably on a global scale
17. Proven hands-on leadership style, acting as a coach, driver, and enabler for teams
18. Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with a hands-on, execution-driven mindset
19. Entrepreneurial, innovative thinker who challenges the status quo and focuses on results
20. Passion for design and creating customer value
21. Focus on delivering results over theoretical concepts
Education & Languages
22. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Design, or a related field
23. Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus, particularly Italian and German
Mobility
24. Willingness to travel internationally (≥30%)
What we offer you