Product Manager - Americas

About the Role

As the Product Manager for the Americas region, you will take full ownership and champion selected product categories throughout the U.S. and Canada. Serving as the regional product authority, you'll integrate consumer insights, market intelligence, retailer feedback, and competitive analysis to guide product strategies, aid successful launches, and drive business growth.

Collaborating across functions including Global Product, Go-to-Market, Sales, Marketing, Test Kitchen, and Retail teams, you will shape the North American product portfolio ensuring alignment with consumer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the expert for designated product categories.
• Analyze market trends, consumer data, and competitor activity to uncover new growth prospects.
• Provide regional insights to influence global product roadmaps and development.
• Work with Global Product teams during all stages of product development.
• Collect and integrate feedback from retailers and consumers on new products.
• Collaborate with Test Kitchen teams to adapt products to the North American market.
• Ensure packaging and product messaging are localized and relevant.
• Verify accuracy of digital product content and marketing collateral.
• Create persuasive product presentations and sales tools for retailer engagement.
• Partner with Sales and GTM teams to coordinate product launches.
• Present new products and strategies to major retail customers.
• Support pricing, forecasting, and lifecycle management.
• Provide product training for internal teams, sales partners, brand ambassadors, and retail associates.
• Participate in retailer events including conferences and educational sessions.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of product features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
• Conduct competitive analysis and keep track of pricing intelligence.
• Analyze consumer feedback, call center data, reviews, and retailer comments to identify opportunities for product enhancement.
• Leverage data analytics to support category growth and commercial success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Product Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum five years’ experience in Product Management, Category Management, Marketing, or similar commercial roles.
• Proven record in launching consumer products in retail settings.
• Strong analytical abilities with experience interpreting market and sales data to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success in influencing cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Robust project management and organizational capabilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically for retailer meetings, launches, and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consumer goods, housewares, small appliances, or premium consumer products.
• Background working alongside global product development teams.
• Familiarity with North American retail channels and customer ecosystems.

Success Factors

• Established trust as the go-to expert for assigned product categories.
• Consistent delivery of impactful product launches that yield commercial success.
• Strong collaborations built with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Retail teams.
• Providing actionable consumer and competitor insights to guide product direction.
• Developing engaging product training that boosts retailer and internal team expertise.
• Driving category performance through evidence-based decision making.

About Breville

Joining Breville means contributing to the innovation of products enjoyed by millions globally while working within passionate, collaborative teams. The company cherishes curiosity, teamwork, innovative thinking, and dedication to delivering exceptional consumer experiences.