Manager, Product Management

Ridgefield Park, NJ, United States

Position Summary Every role at Samsung presents a new opportunity to make a lasting, global impact. We believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re seeking innovators to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners and communities.

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We are currently seeking a Manager, Product Management.

The Manager, Product Management will ensure that product management understands and provides what is needed to satisfy the needs of key retailer accounts in order for these to reach their goals, and for SEA to reach our goals as a consequence. Role and Responsibilities Responsibilities and Duties: Product Management would be working on Product Launch, Merchandising of products for their series (Micro LED/Neo QLED, OLED, QLED, UHD/FHD)

Product Management manages the P&L, Pricing and Promotional strategy of all models within their series as well as communication with SEC/RPM Teams on business strategies/objectives

Channel Management will be collaborating with other business groups (Sales, SCM, Finance, other PMs) to drive success for the overall business of their respective channels/accounts. (BBY, Clubs, Mass/Online, Regionals/CI/Disty). This includes CPFR, sell-out management, program management and execution of all programs/marketing activities.

Channel Operations would own ATS/Aging, Bottoms Up consolidation, Key Commercial Moments, OTT negotiations and all operational activities. Both Channel & Product Marketing would also need to ensure that communication among the teams are aligned upon and not program/pricing/product information can be communicated thru the channel/others without alignment from Product Marketing.

For key Mass and Online accounts, Channel Management will conduct the everyday communication with Sales to ensure alignment on the business / marketing strategy and tactics, and to support the accounts in achieving their business goals; the Channel Manager will collaborate with other CMs and with PMs to minimize channel conflict while driving accounts to success.

Channel Management will represent Product Marketing in weekly / biweekly meetings with the buyers, in QBRs, and in other customer-facing meetings and events that are held with each of the accounts in charge.Channel Management will conduct the Weekly cross-functional Sales/SCM Meeting in which the U.S. overall and account-based TV business is reviewed, ensuring all the important topics are addressed.

Skills and Qualifications Background/Experience Required: Minimum 6 years related experience with Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience

Sales Analysis – Analyzes sales forecasts and monitors sales and marketing investments as needed for maintaining accurate target plans (TP) and inventory balance and for achieving business P&L goals. Publishes weekly sales reports to the cross functional team.

Product Management – Develop plans of the lifecycle of their respective product categories / portfolio activities and initiatives from product development, new product launches, competitive landscapes, SKU rationalization, and promotional activities.

Go to Market – Supports and coordinates all new product launch activities that contribute to the achievement of new product target volume and profit objectives, and collaborates with Demand Generation and Sales teams in developing launch schedules

Inventory management – Collaborates with operations, sales, and supply chain on end-of-life (EOL) product schedules and strategies to minimize aging product inventory and to build counter-strategies to resolve remnant material challenges

Understanding of retail partners & channel strategy, preferably in the small appliance/CPG space

Ability to build strong work relationships with cross-functional teams, especially with Sales teams

Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

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