Product Director Healthy Cooking (Consumer Goods)

TL;DR

Product Director Healthy Cooking (Consumer Goods): Developing and managing the category strategy and product portfolio for healthy cooking appliances with an accent on financial results, market share, and end-to-end product lifecycle. Focus on translating consumer pain points into product specifications, driving NPI success, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Location: Hybrid (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Company

hirify.global is a house of brands specializing in home appliances, including Philips, Saeco, and Gaggia, focused on turning houses into homes.

What you will do

• Define category vision and translate it into a portfolio strategy and roadmap for New Product Introductions (NPIs).
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from value proposition creation to phase-out.
• Manage financial performance including turnover, margin percentage, and market share growth.
• Lead and manage a team of Product Managers and Product Project Managers.
• Collaborate with I&D, Finance, Operations, and Marketing to ensure product quality and cost-efficiency.
• Secure intellectual property, trademarks, and handle claims substantiation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in product management, preferably in household durables or consumer goods.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on-time, within budget, and at high quality.
• Strong expertise in market research and applying consumer insights to product development.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for stakeholder management and business case evaluation.
• Must be based in or able to commute to the office in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Business, Marketing, or Product Development.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based Annual Incentive Program.
• Top-tier pension plan and specialized health insurance.
• Work-from-home and phone allowances to support home office connectivity.
• Flexibility to work from abroad for up to 30 days per year.
• Structured holiday policy with care days and enhanced parental leave.
• Employee discounts on hirify.global and Philips brand products.