Director, Head of Best Buy

Samsung Electronics America; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Purchase Program

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Program

Wellness Incentives

MBO bonus compensation

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a senior leader to drive the Home Entertainment business across major retail accounts, covering TV, Audio, Monitor, and Memory categories. The role oversees a large-scale portfolio and partners with cross-functional teams to align strategies with retail partners and leadership.

The ideal candidate has 18–20 years in the Consumer Electronics industry, outstanding leadership and communication skills, and a track record of delivering revenue growth through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field and 18–20 years Consumer Electronics industry experience.
• Strong leadership skills and relationship management both internally and externally.
• Advanced presentation and persuasive skills.
• Advanced analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate progress to all leadership levels.
• Strong project management skills to drive customer initiatives and operational enhancements with cross functional teams.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Driving and managing the Home Entertainment business across two major retail accounts.
• Representing a large HE portfolio including TV, Audio, Monitor, and Memory categories.
• Achieving annual revenue targets across categories.
• Negotiating and managing significant annual programs to drive growth.
• Overseeing the finance team responsible for claims and post-audit negotiations with retail partners.
• Providing strategic feedback to Product Management and internal teams on trends and promotions.
• Communicating strategies at the C-suite level with senior retail leadership.
• Motivating and developing future leaders within the organization across key account teams.
• Directing cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Marketing, Customer Experience) aligned to key accounts.
• Leading top-to-top meetings and developing cohesive strategies across product lines.
• Serving as senior leader for a regional office and overseeing cross-category decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business-related field

Job description

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Samsung Electronics America (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. Across each of these areas, our work drives innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity in the United States.

For nearly five decades, Samsung has been at the forefront of technological advancements, investing over $100 billion and creating more than 20,000 jobs nationwide. Our mission? To integrate cutting‑edge products, services, and AI technology to deliver smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA offers opportunities to work alongside global visionary thinkers and innovators who are passionate about making a difference. Explore the exciting opportunities at Samsung Electronics America and discover how you can make an impact.

To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for driving and managing the Home Entertainment (HE) business across two major retail accounts, representing one of the largest HE portfolios within the organization. The position covers TV, Audio, Monitor, and Memory product categories and oversees all facets of a large‑scale portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieving annual revenue targets across TV, Audio, Monitor, and Memory categories
• Negotiating and managing significant annual programs to drive business growth
• Overseeing the finance team responsible for managing all claims and post‑audit negotiations with key retail partners
• Providing strategic feedback to Product Management and internal teams regarding business trends, SKU placements, promotional strategies, and organizational changes
• Communicating strategies at the C‑suite level, both internally and externally, including direct engagement with senior retail leadership
• Motivating and developing future leaders within the organization across key account teams
• Holding a significant leadership role by directing and influencing cross‑functional teams, including Supply Chain, Marketing, and Customer Experience, aligned to the key accounts
• Leading all top‑to‑top meetings and collaborating with cross‑category teams to develop cohesive strategies across all product lines
• Serving as the senior leader for a regional office, overseeing cross‑category decisions and initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in a Business‑related field and 18 – 20 years Consumer Electronics industry experience.
• Strong leadership skills and relationship management both internally and externally
• Advance presentation and persuasive skills
• Advance analytical, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate progress to all leadership levels
• Strong project management skills to drive customer initiatives and operational enhancements with cross functional teams
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Regular full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Purchase Program
• Tuition Assistance (after 12 months)
• Paid Time Off
• Student Loan Program (after 12 months)
• Wellness Incentives
• and many more
• MBO bonus compensation (based on company, division, and individual performance)

In addition, regular full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

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