Vice President, Home Entertainment, Retail Sales

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. • $180K — $220K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience with proven growth in Consumer Electronics.
  • 5+ years in Sales Leadership and Channel Management.
  • Relevant knowledge of Consumer Electronics retailers.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Home Entertainment Sales Organization across various account teams.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive Go-to-Market strategy with Sales Leaders.
  • Ensure alignment and communication across Product Management and Functional Teams.
  • Build strong relationships with key retail channel partners.
  • Anticipate market trends and develop customized Go-To-Market strategies.
  • Review sales forecasts and address inventory gaps.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for business efficiency.
  • Oversee industry events and key customer meetings.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a high-performing team.
  • Engagement with key retail channel partners.
  • Access to industry events and shows.
  • Culture that reflects Samsung's core values.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities
• Lead Samsung's Home Entertainment Sales Organization, including National, Regional and Distribution account teams.
• Build comprehensive Go-to-Market strategy with Sales Leaders to deliver on Management Plan metrics including, but not limited to: Revenue, Profit, Market Share, Assortment, Promotional Plans, and MDF Investment.
• Ensure on-going alignment, communication and support across each Product Management Team and Functional Teams (i.e. SCM, Legal, Finance) as well as Executive Leadership in Samsung
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Samsung to key retail channel partners, developing strong relationships with key channel executives.
• Anticipate the market trends and competitive pressures and leverage those learnings to develop customized Go-To-Market strategies including impactful promotions and targeted investment.
• Review sales forecasts and drive action to address gaps and inventory issues.
• Continuously review internal processes, identify opportunities for enhancements and implement process improvements where necessary to enable an efficient and effective overall business flow.
• Oversee relevant industry shows/events as well as key customer meetings.
• Manage, develop, recruit and provide direction to a high-performing, tightly-knit team. Create a culture that mirrors the core values of Samsung.

Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree a plus
• +15 years working experience with demonstrable growth, and demonstrated leadership preferably within Consumer Electronics industry
• 5+ year successful track-record in Sales Leadership and Channel Management
• Must have relevant knowledge and experience with CE retailers.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, and ability to lead and coach others.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and excellent communication skills.
• Able to assess risks and manage accordingly.
• Strong intellectual rigor, with a good understanding of cultural issues and how to leverage them for success.
• Ability to lead complex projects, and work and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Ability to make decisions in the absence of complete data and then quickly pivot based on learnings
• Strong Presentation Skills

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