The Manager Product Management is responsible for driving the performance and lifecycle of assigned product categories within a rental and subscription-based business model. This role focuses on developing data-driven product and rental strategies, managing commercial execution, and aligning cross-functional teams to maximize revenue, profitability, and customer lifetime value (LTV). The role requires a strong understanding of product lifecycle management, pricing strategy, subscription economics, and channel development, especially within consumer electronics or home appliance categories.
Responsibilities
- Product Lifecycle & Category Management
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, including planning, launch, growth, refurbishment, and phase-out from both product and asset perspectives.
- Lead category management initiatives using consumer insights, market trends, and channel dynamics.
- Develop and execute product roadmaps aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.
- Continuously evaluate product performance and recommend improvements, upgrades, rationalization, or redeployment strategies.
- Product Strategy & Rental Commercial Planning
- Develop comprehensive product and rental plans, including pricing tiers, contract duration, value-added services, and go-to-market (GTM) execution.
- Design and optimize rental/subscription packages to maximize customer acquisition and lifetime value (LTV).
- Define pricing strategies balancing competitiveness, affordability (monthly payment), and margin targets.
- Lead GTM planning and execution to achieve revenue, profitability, and market share objectives.
- Identify growth opportunities and drive product expansion strategies across B2C, B2B, and B2B2C channels.
- Sales Performance & Demand Management
- Drive product and rental sales performance by working closely with Sales teams on key account and channel strategies.
- Collaborate on promotions, bundled offers, and value propositions to stimulate demand and improve conversion rates.
- Monitor and optimize key performance metrics, including:
- Revenue and margin
- Customer acquisition (CAC)
- Customer lifetime value (LTV)
- Average revenue per user (ARPU)
- Churn rate and renewal rate
- Support distributor and retail engagement to enhance product visibility, accessibility, and sell-through.
- Contribute to demand planning and forecasting aligned with campaign and sales activities.
- Market Intelligence & Business Insights
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities and consumer behavior to inform product and rental strategies.
- Benchmark rental/subscription models, including pricing structures, contract terms, and promotional schemes.
- Evaluate financing, installment, and leasing trends in the consumer electronics market.
- Translate data and insights into actionable recommendations for product, pricing, and channel decisions.
- Track and report key KPIs including revenue, margin, inventory turnover, and subscription performance metrics.
- Operational Product & Asset Management
- Oversee product-related operational activities including supply chain coordination, inventory management, and asset tracking.
- Ensure alignment between demand forecasts, stock availability, and sales plans.
- Manage product lifecycle from an asset utilization perspective, including refurbishment, redeployment, and end-of-life handling.
- Monitor asset utilization rates, return flows, and cost efficiency to maximize profitability.
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to optimize product availability and cost structure.
- Manage financial aspects such as forecasting, margin control, ROI, and pricing adjustments.
- Cross-Functional & External Collaboration
- Collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain (SCM), Finance, and Operations.
- Ensure alignment between product strategies, commercial execution, and operational capabilities.
- Support key account management initiatives and joint business planning with sales teams.
- Develop and manage partnerships with external stakeholders including:
- Retailers and distributors
- Property developers and building management companies
- Corporate/B2B clients
- Drive B2B and B2B2C channel expansion to scale the rental business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in Product Management, Category Management, or Commercial roles.
- Experience in consumer electronics, home appliances, or rental/subscription based business models is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in product lifecycle management and go-to-market (GTM) execution.
- Strong understanding of pricing strategy, financial modeling, and subscription economics (LTV, CAC, ARPU).
- Experience working with retail, distributor, or B2B channel partners is an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret sales, financial, and market data.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.