Product Manager

The Product Manager at Elpedison is tasked with developing and implementing strategies related to our electricity and natural gas product lines. Responsibilities include understanding customer needs, monitoring market trends, managing the product lifecycle, and designing marketing campaigns tailored for various sales channels. Additionally, you will have P&L ownership for your product lines, driving commercial success and innovation within the company.

To excel as a Product Manager at Elpedison, candidates should hold a BSc in Business, Economics, or Engineering, with an MBA or MSc in Marketing seen as a strong plus. A background with 3-5 years of experience in product management is essential, and familiarity with services marketing, particularly in energy or telecommunications, will give applicants an edge. Exceptional analytical, presentation, and communication skills are also critical for success in this role.

Elpedison is committed to fostering a vibrant workplace for Product Managers, offering an environment where innovation thrives. We provide competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and numerous benefits like private health insurance and professional development opportunities, including access to advanced training platforms. Our supportive culture, along with a hybrid working model, enables you to balance professional growth and personal well-being effectively.

At Elpedison, the professional growth of our Product Managers is a top priority. We encourage continuous learning through access to a premium online training platform tailored to enhancing your skills. Additionally, our team-oriented environment fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing, ensuring that you have the resources and support needed to excel in your role and advance in your career.

While the specific salary for a Product Manager at Elpedison can vary based on experience and qualifications, we offer a competitive compensation package, which includes performance-based variable pay and a host of other benefits. This remuneration reflects our appreciation for hard work and dedication, ensuring that our team members are rewarded appropriately for their contributions.

When discussing your product management experience, focus on specific projects you've managed and highlight your role in each. Discuss your approach to product lifecycle management, customer engagement strategies, and how you’ve used market research to inform product development. Demonstrating a clear understanding of how you've driven commercial success in previous roles will resonate well with interviewers.

To effectively understand customer needs, illustrate how you utilize market research, customer feedback, and competitive analysis. Explain your methodologies for collecting and analyzing data to inform product development, and provide examples of how this led to successful product outcomes. Highlighting your analytical skills in combination with empathy for customer experiences can set you apart.

When discussing competitive analysis, emphasize your systematic approach to monitoring competitors – this might include reviewing their marketing strategies, product offerings, and customer feedback. Describe tools or methods you use to gather this information and how you would apply insights gained to keep Elpedison one step ahead in the market.

Demonstrate your ability to think strategically while still recognizing the need for immediate results. Discuss how you prioritize tasks based on overall strategic objectives, and give examples of successful initiatives that balanced both aspects. Show that you can manage time effectively while focusing on chronic deliverables that contribute to Elpedison's long-term vision.

Share a specific case study of a product you launched, outlining the challenges, your strategy, and the results. Focus on your role in developing the concept, conducting market analysis, and collaborating across departments. Highlight quantitative outcomes such as increased revenue or market share to showcase your impact.

Addressing feedback gracefully is crucial. Describe a scenario where you received constructive criticism and how you utilized it for growth. Emphasize your openness to feedback and willingness to adapt your strategies in response to valuable insights. This demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.

Discuss the key elements of P&L management, such as revenue forecasting, expense tracking, and profitability analysis. Provide an example of how you've previously managed a P&L, focusing on actions you took to optimize revenue and minimize costs. Understanding the financial aspects of product management is crucial in aligning with Elpedison's business objectives.

When sharing your experience with a marketing campaign, highlight your strategic planning process, targeting methodology, and creative execution. Discuss the metrics you used to measure success and how you adjusted the campaign based on real-time data. Personal successes reflect your capability and can resonate well with the interviewing panel.

Illustrate your approach to fostering a customer-centric culture within teams, such as implementing regular customer feedback loops, training exercises, or cross-functional collaborations aimed at understanding customer perspectives. Highlighting your commitment to customer satisfaction aligns with Elpedison's focus on customer-oriented products.

Express your admiration for Elpedison's innovative approach in the energy sector and its commitment to sustainability. Discuss your alignment with the company's values and how your skills and experience will contribute to its objectives. A genuine interest in the role and the company can significantly strengthen your candidacy.