International & Emerging Market (IEM) Surface Category Manager
Core
Own end-to-end surface category strategy across portfolio, pricing, promotions, placement, investment, and product lifecycle for international and emerging markets.
Role type
Senior category manager (international & emerging markets)
Builds
Surface business plan and performance rhythm across revenue, units, share, gross margin, sell-through, forecast accuracy, inventory health, and accessories attach.
Domain
Consumer electronics / Retail / International markets
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category strategy, pricing strategy, channel management, product lifecycle management, business planning, inventory management, regional product launches, joint business planning, market analysis, competitive intelligence, playbook development
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Define priority markets, customer segments, products, price bands, and channel plays; Lead regional product launches and seasonal readiness; Drive portfolio transition and inventory decisions; Build joint business plans with priority partners; Translate customer behavior and market data into regional category decisions; Represent the collective voice of IEM with worldwide category and product teams; Create repeatable regional playbooks, governance mechanisms, and performance scorecards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC