Freelance Proposition Manager Coffee (Philips L’OR) (ZZP)

Versuni, formerly known as Philips Domestic Appliances, has a simple yet powerful purpose of turning houses into homes. As a house of brands Versuni is home to the brands: Philips, Saeco, Gaggia, Preethi, Philips Walita, L'OR Barista and Senseo.

We create a great place to work for people who share our passion in turning people’s houses into homes, with teams as diverse as the homes we care for. Sustainability is at our heart and we achieve our ambitions by making conscious choices caring for people’s homes and our planet. We grow together and support each other, and while working with us you will learn new things every day and get to create your own career. We have a huge growth ambition so if you want to be part of the most Daring team you've ever been a part of, read on.

Your Role & Responsibilities:

You have the opportunity to be at the forefront of transforming global (brand) strategy and bring our products into every household globally, you will Champion innovation and help manage the Philips Coffee appliance range L’OR. Introduced only 4 years ago and already strong positions across the globe. It is one of our fastest growing categories and brings Coffee enjoyment to millions of people everyday and has a bright future ahead.

• Be the domain expert for the single serve Coffee category and drive long-term value creation based on deep consumer, competition, customer and market insights.

• Works with a network of internal and external experts including our strategic partner JDE-Peets to deliver the required deliverables.

• Manage the Philips Coffee appliance range L’OR. Introduced only 4 years ago and already strong positions across the globe. It is one of our fastest growing categories and brings Coffee enjoyment to millions of people everyday and has a bright future ahead.

Drive value creation by:

• Working on the 1 - 5 years proposition roadmap

• Own the global commercial roadmap and work with the markets and RnD to bring it alive

• Responsibility for value propositions incl. product, digital & business models incl. innovation stage gate process

• Find ways to unlock a new younger target audience. i.e. GenZ

• Overseeing the business case realization of a product category incl. sales and margin

• Strategic SKU management, incl. phase in / phase out incl. price strategy and pricing management

• Creating core marketing deliverables

To succeed in this role, you should have the following qualifications and experience:

• At least 7 years of experience across proposition management, consumer insights, commercial management and innovation processes

• Proven experience in consumer appliances with deep insights into competition, suppliers and customers

• Ability to collaborate with local marketing and sales teams, and create network within and outside the organization

• Proven experience with connected propositions

• People management experience

• Minimum MA in business and marketing or equivalent, MBA preferred

• Fluent in English

• Willing to work on-site in Amsterdam at least 2 days a week

You are part of:

The Specialty Coffee category within the Business Organization Kitchen Life that excites our consumers with the latest Kitchen appliances and Coffee propositions.

As we value diversity, we have a multi-functional and diverse team, with different points of view, different ways of thinking and new capabilities to strengthen.

Why should you join Versuni?

We’re not your typical corporate. We like to do things a little differently at Versuni. We think big, have our consumers front of mind in everything we do, and we have a vibrant and empowered community of colleagues across the world. If you’re as passionate as us about opening up a world of possibilities in the homes of our consumers, then get in touch.

We are proud of the products we make. As a 130-year-old start-up and leading player in domestic appliances, we have innovation, manufacturing, and commercial centers across the globe, with a presence in over 100 countries. You may know us from our incredible products and brands such as Philips, Saeco, Gaggia, Preethi, Philips Walita, L’OR Barista and Senseo. As innovation lovers we have successfully developed the well-known Airfryer, Espresso Machine with LatteGo, AquaTrio Cordless Vacuum, the PerfectCare Steam Generator and Air Purifier.

Sustainability is important for us. We develop products made with more sustainable materials, that are easier to repair, refurbish, recycle, and help to reduce waste. Want to join us on our journey, apply now!