Manager, Product Management

Position Summary

At Samsung Electronics Canada, we take pride in the creativity and diversity of our talented people – they are at the forefront of everything we do. Their skillset and mindset drive our continued success. We want the best of the best at Samsung to join our team, not just those who fit into our Culture but those who will ADD to our Culture and make Samsung an even better place to work.
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Our Perks:
•Fantastic employee discount on all Samsung products
• Competitive Salary and Performance based incentive plan for all levels
• Employer paid Medical and Dental coverage from day one
• Group RRSP plan that helps you save for the future
• Free on-site gym to get your sweat on
• Subsidized Cafeteria; including free Starbucks coffee/latte machine
• Tuition Reimbursement to keep you learning/Access of Samsung U for 24/7 online learning
• Employee Referral program- we want great talent like you!
• Virtual Pet Care-to ensure the well-being and health of your beloved furry companions!
• Additional Well Being Days for better work life-balance!


The incumbent is responsible to drive product related business decisions over the life cycle of the product. This includes total ownership of driving product strategy into the market and absolute owner for Monthly Sales Targets and Profitability of the product. The incumbent will be a liaison between Sales, SCM, Service and Channel for all product related matters.

Role and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the HQ on future products and line up strategies based on market and industry trend.
• Develop go-to-market strategies for new products for the Canadian market product positioning, price positioning, promotions, sales channel strategy and target demographics/verticals.
• Work with various departments for successful execution and follow-through in Sales, marcom, SCM, GBM, service, etc.
• Maintain strategic product portfolio for Canadian market.
• Forecast, monitor the sales movement.
• Oversee supply chain management to keep inventory at an optimal level
• Liase between SECA and HQ Sales and Marketing.
• Develop and manage promotions and programs by working with sales team.
• Implement promotion and marketing initiatives by working with corporate marketing/mar-com team- Analysis of the ROI for promotions and programs
• Develop and deliver promotion and marketing collaterals and presentation materials
• Work closely with the marcom team for delivery and execution
• Administer new product launches
• Provide ideas and suggestions to help increase sales by working with sales heads and reps
• Work with product management team on formulating all pricing and programs
• Review channel performance and inventory planning programs
• Support sales teams with monthly and quarterly sales objectives
• Implement and oversee all product marketing initiatives
• Manage the effective launch and life cycle of all HHP (Hand Held Phone) products in Canada
• Arrange and attend channel business review meetings in order to seek direct feedback on Samsung performance
• Develop all promotions (Price Promotion, Bundles, SPIFFS, etc.)
• Work with executives to determine annual strategic direction
• Analyze performance and utilize market research to further drive sell through performance and increase market share for all Samsung HHP (Hand Held Phone) products

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Knowledge:

• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications.
• Ability to productively interact with carrier and national retail business partners as well as local business managers and remote account managers at Samsung’s Korean HQ
• The ability to plan, organize, collaborate on and measure the effectiveness and results of all programs and projects in the MX (Mobile Experience) Division as required
• The ability to disseminate market information and provide the best strategic business plan
• Ability to motivate and guide the activities to manage product sales performance with the sales team
• The ability to develop tasks, work assignments, to clearly define objectives and give technical sales and marketing guidance on a day-to-day level
• Ability to assist in long and mid-term business planning
• Ability to manage budgets and determine ROI
• Must have a proven track record on results
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment is a must
• Sense of urgency

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years working in a Product Manager role preferred
• A minimum of three years of experience ideally in the Mobile industry preferred
• Mobile industry background is an asset

The salary range for this role is expected to be between $98,000 to $135,000 and reflects base salary only. Actual pay will be determined based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, competencies, qualifications, relevant skills and experience. This posting is for a current job vacancy.

The total rewards package for a Regular Full-Time employee may include a variable incentive, savings matching (RRSP/TFSA/NRSP), extended health and dental benefits with spending accounts, wellness and well-being benefits, development opportunities, and other employee perks.

Samsung is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Samsung has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for job applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate. If you require a specific accommodation because of disability or medical need, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place as you move through our process.

We thank you for your interest in working for Samsung. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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