Manager, Product Management (18 Month Contract)

Samsung Electronics Perú; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic employee discount on Samsung

Competitive Salary

Employer paid Medical and Dental from

On-site gym

Cafeteria with free Starbucks

Tuition Reimbursement and Samsung U

Employee Referral program

Well Being Days

Pet Care program

Job summary

Samsung Electronics Canada is seeking a seasoned Product Manager to lead product strategy, lifecycle decisions and cross-functional collaboration across Marcomm, Sales, Finance, and SCM. You will liaison with HQ on market trends, pricing, and product planning while driving merchandising and promotions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office, and 5+ years in product management, preferably in home appliances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business/marketing or engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in a Product Manager role with home appliances background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive product-related decisions across Marcomm, Sales, Finance, SCM and HQ interface.
• Collaborate with sales to execute the sales & marketing plan and budget forecasting.
• Provide direction to junior Product Managers and monitor promotions and price positioning.
• Manage budget, ROI and channel distribution strategies.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office proficiency

Vendor & partner negotiation

Marketing planning

Channel distribution

Budget management

Product lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

At Samsung Electronics Canada, we take pride in the creativity and diversity of our talented people – they are at the forefront of everything we do. Their skillset and mindset drive our continued success. We want the best of the best at Samsung to join our team, not just those who fit into our Culture but those who will ADD to our Culture and make Samsung an even better place to work. Did we catch your attention yet? If you want to work for one of the most recognized brands in the world and one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada...and have a ton of fun…. then please keep reading!

Perks

• Fantastic employee discount on all Samsung products
• Competitive Salary
• Employer paid Medical and Dental coverage from day one
• Free on-site gym to get your sweat on
• Subsidized Cafeteria; including free Starbucks coffee/latte machine
• Tuition Reimbursement to keep you learning/Access of Samsung U for 24/7 online learning
• Employee Referral program- we want great talent like you!
• Virtual Pet Care-to ensure the well-being and health of your beloved furry companions!
• Additional Well Being Days for better work life-balance!

Role and Responsibilities

Drive all product-related business decisions for the local subsidiary over the product life cycle relating to Marcomm, Sales, Finance, SCM and interfacing with HQ. This includes product line-up strategy, customer collaboration and promotion planning, product launches, product training, collaboration on merchandising and displays channel distribution strategy, price positioning, market share analysis, Forecasting (CMF & 3MF), Inventory Mgmt., market analysis and research, management planning, channel distribution strategy.

Collaborate with the sales team to execute on the sales & marketing plan, Communicate to HQ (GBM) re market, competition, COGs and product planning, Accountable for the profit and loss of the product. Collaborate with external and internal colleagues to grow sales and profit for product category. Prepare budget forecasting & profit simulation. Communicate with customers (Internal / external incl. NSM preparations, trade shows, maintain exception partner relationships, etc.), Review dealer feedback on line up and compare to current distributional strategy. Provide direction for more junior Product Managers on the team.

Successfully complete in a timely manner at any certifications as mandated by HQ.

Skills and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Knowledge:

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications.
• Ability to productively interact with distribution, retail and reseller business partners
• The ability to plan, organize and implement marketing projects and programs
• The ability to disseminate market information and provide the best strategic business plan
• The ability to negotiate with both vendors and customers on marketing proposals and plans
• The ability to develop tasks, work assignments, to clearly define objectives and give technical sales and marketing 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
• Show a sense of urgency

Experience: A minimum of 5 years working in a Product Manager role preferred Home Appliances background is essential.

The salary range for this role is expected to be between $98,000 to $135,000 and reflects base salary only.

Samsung is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate.

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Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth.

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