Director, Category Strategy: Buds & Cases

Bzpp; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a Director of Category Management (Buds and Cases) to drive launches, promotions, and channel strategy across retail and mobile carriers. You will coordinate between Product Strategy, Marketing, Channel Sales, and Operations to ensure timely market introduction and sustained growth.

The role requires a track record of leading teams, strategic influence, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in product management or channel sales operations.
• Strong leadership skills and history of people management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication at multiple levels.
• Ability to influence strategic and product decisions based on data and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Category Managers.
• Develop strategy for product launches into national retail and mobile carrier partners with clear specs, schedules and targets.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop marketing and launch strategies, channel programs and investment plans.
• Coordinate with Sales to load forecasts and purchase orders; manage promotional calendars and pricing communications.
• Produce competitive intelligence, VOC analyses and action plans; create internal presentations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree or MBA (preferred)

Job description

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a Director of Category Management (Buds and Cases) to drive launches, promotions, and channel strategy across retail and mobile carriers. You will coordinate between Product Strategy, Marketing, Channel Sales, and Operations to ensure timely market introduction and sustained growth.

The role requires a track record of leading teams, strategic influence, and strong communication skills.