Ph3Global Category Manager Hoods /h3 pbDate: /b Mar 6, 2026 /p h3About Franke /h3 pThe Franke Home Solutions division is the world’s leading provider of smart systems for domestic kitchens. Drawing on a long history of reliability and expertise, we help our partners enhance their businesses and provide outstanding kitchen and cooking experiences to our consumers by offering complete solutions for food preparation and cooking. /p h3About the job /h3 pThis position is centered around the management of the Hoods product category for the Franke Home Solutions Division on a global scale. /p pThe Global Category Manager Hoods will join the Global Category Management organization and report directly to the Head of Global Category Management Hoods. In this role, the Global Category Manager will manage the category with a high level of autonomy, while operating under the guidance of the Category Head, who reports to the Vice President of Category Management and RD. /p pThe role involves close collaboration with the cluster category management teams across EMEA and at the global level. /p pThis role will be based in Fabriano (AN) - Italy. /p ul liDevelop and execute the Category Strategy / Roadmap which captures all market and product needs coming from cluster organization market insights for the Hoods; /li liManage product portfolio (i.e. introduction, product lifecycle margin management), including marketing story development, training support and price recommendations; /li liInvestigate new business / product family opportunities, building and implementing a full business development strategy; /li liServe as the central resource with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing as the product(s) move to production and distribution. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or Engineering (Master’s degree preferred) /li li3+ years of strong product management experience in multinational companies /li liWork experience in the consumer goods industry is considered a plus; /li liVery strong project management skills; /li liExcellent communication and presentation skills; /li liProblem solving, can-do attitude, analytical skills and focus on innovation and change; /li liAttitude to work in team integrating and coordinating the activities of other resources; /li liStrong drive for results, attention to costs and ability to work under strict deadlines; /li liAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment; /li liFluent English and Italian (spoken written). Other languages are a plus, especially German; /li liProficient in all MS Office Applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint; /li liWilling to travel internationally ≥ 20%. /li /ul h3What we offer you /h3 pA key strategic role within a structured and innovation-driven RD organization; /p pOpportunity to contribute to high-impact development projects with global visibility; /p pOngoing professional development and strong opportunities for career growth; /p pA collaborative, international, and performance-oriented working environment. /p pbImportant information for all executive search companies, headhunters and HR consultants /b /p pThe Franke Group does not accept unsolicited support from headhunters and personnel consultants for our career opportunities. Any CV/resume vitae submitted to Franke or its employees by external recruitment agencies without a valid written recruitment agreement related to the position in question shall be deemed the sole property of our company. In the event that a candidate presented by an agency is hired in our company and there is no prior agreement, no fee will be paid. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr