Product Manager

Arena; Fatih; On-site; TRY 500,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena seeks a Product Manager to take responsibility for the Microsoft product portfolio and to build a strong career in the tech sector in Turkey. You will manage vendor relationships, drive sales and profitability targets, and develop channel activities.

You will identify new business opportunities through market and competitor analysis and monitor the business unit's performance. A university degree and strong English are required.

Qualifications

• University degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in technology/software product management.
• Experience on distributor or vendor side is preferred.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft and Cloud product ecosystem.
• Experience in partner and brand management.
• Very good command of English.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing vendor relationships.
• Managing sales and profitability targets for products and solutions.
• Planning and implementing sales and channel development activities.
• Developing new business opportunities through market and competitor analysis.
• Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting the commercial performance of the business unit.

Skills

Vendor management

Partner management

Brand management

English proficiency

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft product ecosystem

Cloud product ecosystem

Job description

Bringing together more than 10.000 business partners with the world's leading technology brands in Turkey, Arena is the leading technology products provider in the country. The company manages a wide range of products such as information technologies, telecommunications, consumer electronics, retail and internet retailing, by following closely every development in technology.

Since its establishment in 1991, Arena has been sustaining the mission of breaking new grounds with great ability to follow the rapid developments in market conditions and to anticipate consumer expectations. This is why the company has been keeping making various innovations. It is among the biggest technology companies in Turkey to deliver the right products to customers via reliable business partners.

At Arena, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are central to who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone - regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or background - can learn, grow, and thrive. DEI is not just a policy for us; it's a shared responsibility and a core part of our culture.

We are looking for a Product Manager who will take responsibility for the Microsoft product portfolio and create a strong career opportunity in the technology sector.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and developing vendor relationships,
• Managing sales and profitability targets for products and solutions,
• Planning and implementing sales and channel development activities,
• Developing new business opportunities through market and competitor analysis,
• Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting the commercial performance of the business unit.

Requirements:

• University degree,
• At least 3 years of experience in technology/software product management,
• Experience on the distributor or vendor side is preferred,
• Proficiency in the Microsoft and Cloud product ecosystem,
• Experience in partner and brand management,
• Very good command of English,
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical thinking skills.