The position:
We are seeking an experienced “Product Manager - Air Conditioning” to drive product innovation and market success in our target region. You will be responsible for market insights, product definition, competitive analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D teams in Headquarter China. This role requires a deep understanding of local market dynamics, technical expertise in air conditioning systems, and the ability to bridge market needs with technical execution.
Key responsibilities:
1.Market & User Insights:
- Conduct in-depth research on target market trends, user needs, and competitor strategies to inform HVAC product planning and technology roadmaps.
- Identify consumer pain points and translate them into actionable product requirements and differentiated value propositions.
2.Product Development & Technical Support:
- Define product specifications, design solutions, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring alignment with market demands.
- Support local sales team (technical support, training, B2B RFQ etc.) especially for products like VRF & HP.
- Collaborate closely with HQ-based R&D teams to drive innovation, resolve technical challenges, and ensure timely product delivery.
3.Competitive & Industry Analysis:
- Be able to continuously analyze the development trend and technical trend of the target air conditioning market
- Synthesize market intelligence and provide strategic feedback to HQ R&D teams.
4.Product Experience Optimization:
- Local promotion of product certification, rapid solution of product market problems, exchange and communication of industry associations, technical assistance to solve customer complaints, local experience of products.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Refrigeration, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in technical support for the HVAC industry, especially commercial products VRF & HP, with expertise in regional market standards, regulations, and industry practices.
- Proven track record of collaborating with cross-border R&D teams and delivering market-driven solutions.
- Prior experience in local enterprises or managing HVAC products for the target market.
- Established network within regional industry associations would be a plus.
- Strong analytical skills, technical acumen, and familiarity with industry association ecosystems.