Business Manager - NEWS

Sony; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 111.000 - 148.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare benefits

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Flexible hybrid work model

Education assistance

Zusammenfassung

Sony Electronics Inc. is seeking a Senior Business Manager to lead marketing programs for News Production Systems and related products. You will drive forecasts, pricing decisions, promotions, and communications to build awareness and demand, interfacing with Japan counterparts.

In this role you’ll manage budgets, lead a team, and collaborate across functions to deliver strategic marketing initiatives that impact the group’s market edge.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required; related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in Business Management or similar, ideally with news/broadcast production.
• Minimum 3 years in product management with leadership and analytics.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and inventory awareness.

Aufgaben

• Oversees PDCA cycle to achieve monthly, quarterly, yearly goals.
• Accountable for group P&L management and budget oversight.
• Uses market data to define midrange and yearly targets.
• Prepares and presents topics at business reviews with Japan HQ.
• Manages product lifecycle from introduction to discontinuation and promotions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Forecasting

Budget management

Business strategy

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP BW

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Sales forecasting systems

Jobbeschreibung

Sony Electronics Inc. islooking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

Sony is looking for an experienced Senior Business Manager to achieve organizational goals by developing, building and leading the execution of marketing strategies for all products within the group. This position will have overall accountability for marketing programs, promotions and communications designed to stimulate awareness and generate demand creation for the News Production Systems and Products. The Business Manager will be part of a team of internal professionals in the development of forecasts and strategies that gives Sony a competitive edge in the market. In addition, this position is responsible for overseeing related advertising and pricing decisions, directing sales promotion and distribution strategies. This person will interface with product planning and marketing counterparts in Japan.

Responsibilities

• Oversees PDCA cycle to achieve organizational goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Accountable for group P&L management and related budget management.
• Utilizes long-term sales and market research data to define midrange and yearly fiscal business targets.
• Preparation & presentation of key topics at business review and planning meetings with Japan HQ.
• Managing life cycle process such product introduction, discontinuation and promotions

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's of Arts or Related Science Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Business Management or similar role, preferably with news production or Broadcast Production
• Minimum of 3 years of product management
  • Strong ability with financial and budgetary processes
  • Experience in developing business strategy
  • Strong leadership skills, with focus on analytics, process improvement,
  • Experience in forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain.
• Strong ability with database and information systems software.
  • SAP (BW & PRP)
  • Microsoft Suite of Products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access)
• Strong presentation skills, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience working for a broadcast product manufacturer preferred
• Power BI a plus but not required

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $111,108.00 to $148,143.00. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus plan, which is based on company performance and is not guaranteed, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), paid medical leave, a 401k plan with matching company contributions, vacation time, education assistance, student loan assistance program, eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually, and up to twelve weeks paid parental leave.

Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Individuals residing, or applying to work, in California or Philadelphia. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Los Angeles applicants can review additional information regarding the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act here, and Philadelphia applicants here.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC

Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [e-mail], or you can mail your resume to: Sony Electronics, Human Resources Department, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127. Please indicate the position you are applying for.