Product Manager - Chinese Mandarin Speaking (Leeds)

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for premium home appliances? ASKO, our Premium brand, is seeking a driven Product Manager to help shape our product roadmap, drive sales performance, and deliver exceptional market insight. Join us and play a key role in elevating ASKO’s presence in the UK market through innovative product strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

Main responsibilities

• Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity. Identify entry points and opportunities for ASKO products to support product development with HQ.
• Product Planning: Design and execute product launch strategies, distribution models, and go-to-market plans. Collaborate with HQ to define product specifications based on UK market needs.
• Pricing & Promotions: Partner with the sales team to develop competitive pricing and promotional campaigns that drive sales and market share.
• Planning & Forecasting: Build sales and supply plans using channel forecasts, sell-out data, and market trends. Ensure accurate forecasting to optimize inventory and product availability.
• Sales Management: Work closely with sales, logistics, and marketing to achieve monthly and annual KPIs, including revenue, profit, inventory turnover, and premium product sales. Track market share and performance to ensure continued growth.
• Marketing Support: Support the marketing team in developing product communication and promotional strategies that resonate with our target consumers.
• HQ Coordination: Serve as the key UK contact for HQ, managing communication on after-sales, logistics, marketing, and product-related topics.

Key requirements

• Experience in product management or product marketing is preferred.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese Mandarin is essential, working closely with the Head Office in China is required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A proactive, self-starter attitude with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.

Benefits Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme
• Workplace pension
• 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• Long service awards
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on Hisense products
• Access to a shopping discount portal
• Restaurant and café discounts at our Leeds office
• And more

About ASKO

ASKO, part of Hisense, is a global brand renowned for designing and developing premium kitchen, laundry, and professional appliances. Built with Scandinavian craftsmanship and precision, ASKO products are created to meet the highest standards of design, functionality, durability, and environmental responsibility.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a courtesy, we strive to acknowledge all applications. However, due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we may not be able to respond to every applicant; we can only guarantee that shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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