Product Marketing Specialist

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyocera AVX Components Corporation in the United States is seeking a results-driven professional to work with Product Managers to support all business aspects of the product lines, including inventory management, margin management, revenue growth and profit objectives.

The role requires analyzing data, training teams, generating technical notes on new developments, and helping manage inventories and turnover while aligning with global programs and OEM/distribution strategies.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in business or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in a related sales and/or marketing job function is preferred.
• Ability to communicate at all levels. Should have experience with passive electronic components.
• Excellent skills Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and pivot table creation/utilization is required.
• Ability to learn and use different software and different databases, such as Oracle or SAP.
• Ability to apply knowledge of competitor’s product lines and their relative position in the market to strategic growth activities.
• Ability to apply working knowledge of the marketing activities and the associated quotation systems for OEM and Distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing daily with market/customer segments.
• Analyze sales/marketing data and P&L statements by product line and customer.
• Support product line(s) globally with the Product Manager and track/forecast business activity.
• Train Customer Service and Field Sales Personnel on the responsible product lines ranging from the product itself, applications, and use through local area visits, Webinars and any other tools or resources that are available.
• Generate technical notes periodically to update the field on new product developments within the product groups to support design-ins. Track those design-ins and design wins.
• Support the strategic growth programs and also the ‘backroom support’ system globally.
• Analyze the P&L and the business to ensure that the stated profit objectives and revenue targets by product line or by customer are met.
• Support Product Manager in managing inventory levels and turnover ratios.

Skills

Pricing negotiation

Sales analysis

P&L analysis

Excel (pivot tables)

ERP (Oracle/SAP)

Communication

Education

BS/BA degree in business or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

This position is responsible for working with Product Managers to support all business aspects of the product line including maintaining, growing & expanding specific product lines. The duties include, but are not limited to, Inventory Management, Margin Management, Revenue growth, Profit Objectives and any other requirements for sustaining the business operations.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

This position is responsible for working with Product Managers to support all business aspects of the product line including maintaining, growing & expanding specific product lines. The duties include, but are not limited to, Inventory Management, Margin Management, Revenue growth, Profit Objectives and any other requirements for sustaining the business operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiate pricing daily with market/customer segments
• Analyze sales/marketing data and P&L statements by product line and customer.
• Support product line(s) globally with the Product Manager and track/forecast business activity.
• Train Customer Service and Field Sales Personnel on the responsible product lines ranging from the product itself, applications, and use through local area visits, Webinars and any other tools or resources that are available.
• Generate technical notes periodically to update the field on new product developments within the product groups to support design‑ins. Track those design‑ins and design wins.
• Support the strategic growth programs and also the ‘backroom support’ system globally.
• Analyze the P&L and the business to ensure that the stated profit objectives and revenue targets by product line or by customer are met.
• Support Product Manager in managing inventory levels and turnover ratios.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Economics or related field is required.
• 1+ years of experience in a related sales and/or marketing job function is preferred
• Ability to communicate at all levels. Should have experience with passive electronic components.
• Excellent skills Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and pivot table creation/utilization is required.
• Ability to learn and use different software and different databases, such as Oracle or SAP.
• Ability to apply knowledge of competitor’s product lines and their relative position in the market to strategic growth activities.
• Ability to apply working knowledge of the marketing activities and the associated quotation systems for OEM and Distribution channels.

EEO STATEMENT

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.