Position SummaryThe incumbent is responsible to drive product related business decisions over the life cycle of the product. This includes total ownership of driving product strategy into the market and absolute owner for Monthly Sales Targets and Profitability of the product. The incumbent will be a liaison between Sales, SCM, Service and Channel for all product related matters.
Role and ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:- Work with the HQ on future products and line up strategies based on market and industry trend.
- Develop go-to-market strategies for new products for the Canadian market product positioning, price positioning, promotions, sales channel strategy and target demographics/verticals.
- Work with various departments for successful execution and follow-through in Sales, marcom, SCM, GBM, service, etc.
- Maintain strategic product portfolio for Canadian market.
- Forecast, monitor the sales movement.
- Oversee supply chain management to keep inventory at an optimal level
- Liase between SECA and HQ Sales and Marketing.
- Develop and manage promotions and programs by working with sales team.
- Implement promotion and marketing initiatives by working with corporate marketing/mar-com team- Analysis of the ROI for promotions and programs
- Develop and deliver promotion and marketing collaterals and presentation materials
- Work closely with the marcom team for delivery and execution
- Administer new product launches
- Provide ideas and suggestions to help increase sales by working with sales heads and reps
- Work with product management team on formulating all pricing and programs
- Review channel performance and inventory planning programs
- Support sales teams with monthly and quarterly sales objectives
- Implement and oversee all product marketing initiatives
- Manage the effective launch and life cycle of all HHP (Hand Held Phone) products in Canada
- Arrange and attend channel business review meetings in order to seek direct feedback on Samsung performance
- Develop all promotions (Price Promotion, Bundles, SPIFFS, etc.)
- Work with executives to determine annual strategic direction
- Analyze performance and utilize market research to further drive sell through performance and increase market share for all Samsung HHP (Hand Held Phone) products
RequirementsEducation:- Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
Knowledge:- Strong analytical and presentation skills
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications.
- Ability to productively interact with carrier and national retail business partners as well as local business managers and remote account managers at Samsung's Korean HQ
- The ability to plan, organize, collaborate on and measure the effectiveness and results of all programs and projects in the MX (Mobile Experience) Division as required
- The ability to disseminate market information and provide the best strategic business plan
- Ability to motivate and guide the activities to manage product sales performance with the sales team
- The ability to develop tasks, work assignments, to clearly define objectives and give technical sales and marketing guidance on a day-to-day level
- Ability to assist in long and mid-term business planning
- Ability to manage budgets and determine ROI
- Must have a proven track record on results
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment is a must
- Sense of urgency
Experience:- A minimum of 5 years working in a Product Manager role preferred
- A minimum of three years of experience ideally in the Mobile industry preferred
- Mobile industry background is an asset
The salary range for this role is expected to be between $98,000 to $135,000 and reflects base salary only. Actual pay will be determined based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, competencies, qualifications, relevant skills and experience. This posting is for a current job vacancy.
The total rewards package for a Regular Full-Time employee may include a variable incentive, savings matching (RRSP/TFSA/NRSP), extended health and dental benefits with spending accounts, wellness and well-being benefits, development opportunities, and other employee perks.
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