Assistant Product Manager - Chinese Mandarin Speaking

Hisense UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

In-house learning platform

Long service awards

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts on Hisense products

Access to a shopping discount portal

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The Assistant Product Line Manager role at Hisense UK supports the Product Management team in delivering effective strategies for televisions and related Brown Goods across the UK market. You will collaborate with HQ and the UK Marketing team to inform product planning, pricing, and launches.

Ideal candidates bring a business or engineering degree, strong analytical abilities, and fluent English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Engineering or Business related degree preferred.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support market research by analysing industry trends, competitor activity, customer needs, pricing, and market opportunities.
• Assist Product Line Managers with new product testing, planning, launches, specs, and go-to-market activities with HQ.
• Support development of pricing strategies and promotions with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Analyse sales, inventory and market trends to support demand forecasting and production planning.
• Prepare reports on sales, inventory, profitability, market share and product performance.

Skills

English & Mandarin fluency

Analytical skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Engineering or Business related degree preferred

Job description

The Assistant Product Line Manager supports the Product Management team in delivering successful product strategies across the Brown Goods category, which includes TVs, Soundbars, Laser TVs, Monitors.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Market Analysis: Support market research by analysing industry trends, competitor activity, customer needs, pricing, and market opportunities to provide insights for product planning.
• Product Planning: Assist Product Line Managers with new product testing, product planning, product launches, product specifications, and go-to-market activities in collaboration with HQ.
• Pricing & Promotions: Support the development of competitive pricing strategies, promotional activities, and product positioning by working closely with the Sales and Marketing teams.
• Planning & Forecasting: Analyse sales performance, inventory levels, and market trends to support demand forecasting, production planning, and stock availability.
• Performance Analysis: Prepare regular reports on sales, inventory, profitability, market share, and product performance to support business decisions and KPI achievement.
• Marketing Support: Coordinate with HQ and the UK Marketing team to support the development of product communications, promotional materials, and launch activities.
• HQ Coordination: Maintain regular communication with HQ on product, logistics, after-sales, and marketing matters, ensuring information is shared accurately and promptly.
• General Support: Provide administrative and analytical support to the Product Line Managers and undertake any other duties reasonably required by the business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Engineering or Business related degree is preferred.
• Previous experience in product management, sales support, commercial operations, or a similar analytical role is desirable.
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme
• 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• In-house learning platform, develop your skills for your career and your role.
• Long service awards
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on Hisense products
• Access to a shopping discount portal
• Free onsite parking

About Hisense

Founded in 1969, Hisense is a global leader in technology for your home. We are passionate about making life enhancing technology accessible to the world through our innovations in televisions, laundry, refrigeration and other home appliances.

To discover more about Hisense UK, please visit Hisense UK About

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