Senior Manager, Product Marketing - Television (onsite New Jersey) Job at Samsun

Reports to : Head of Product Marketing, TV Location : Ridgefield Park, New Jersey (4 days per week in office firm) Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations. People| Excellence | Change | Integrity | Co-prosperity

If you have ambitions to be a part of a Best in Class organization, the Samsung TV Team is the place to be. We continue to dominate the TV space and our dedication to Innovation and Market Disruption makes this the destination company for the world’s top talent. From JD Powers to CES, the awards keep piling up. The dynamic culture at Samsung offers both great challenge and great reward. If you want to work among the very best talent in the industry, working on the most innovative products in the world, Samsung is the clear choice.

Customer Facing Responsibilities :

In this role you will be responsible for supporting the development and growth of positive relationships with all major national and regional accounts. You will provide continuous updates to support an informed and knowledgeable sales organization. From time to time you will be responsible for presenting assortment and pricing information to customers.

Added Role Responsibilities :

As a Product Marketing Manager focused on products for our Best Buy client you will responsible for managing the overall channel and go-to market schedules for the TV business in the United States, supporting key Samsung brand goals for :

O Sales

O Profit

O Market Share

O Price Positioning (API)

O Forecast accuracy

O Inventory level

Forecasting :

You will become an expert at collaborative forecasting by fully understanding the input from the Sales team and the upcoming market conditions. You will prepare weekly unit forecasts (AP2) based on analysis of channel inventory, sell-through history, future promotions, competitive activity, and seasonality by model and by key account. In order to do this, you will work closely with Sales Operations staff, assisting in weekly sales forecast and product allocations.

Competitive Analysis :

In this role you will assess competitive initiatives and provide appropriate

competitive responses. This will include continually researching the market environment, including retail positioning of product, and market trends such as product positioning, key features, and benefits. In addition you will monitor competitive pricing and trends in the market.

Projects :

You will coordinate new model launch plans, ensuring smooth transition and fast ramp-up for new offerings each year. You will work closely with the Demand Generation group to direct creation of marketing materials, collateral sales support materials, training materials, and online assets.

Culture Requirements :

The TV team is a very collaborative group that is poised to help usher in the future of Samsung. This group is extremely collaborative and hard-working. We require a person who requires little supervision and can navigate complex organizations. Excellent communication skills are a must. It is critical that you can work with cross-functional Samsung teams to create, update, and drive product launches for all new products assigned.

Skills and Qualification Requirements :

A Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in consumer product marketing required; MBA preferred

Previous Best Buy account experience and / or consumer electronics industry experience preferred

Prior experience in a previous role type where taking initiative and execution were critical to driving business results

Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, v-look ups, etc.)

Necessary Skills / Attributes : Solid negotiation, leadership, and professional presentation skills required

Strong financial analysis and simulation skills required

Ability to build and maintain relationships, with both customer and internally, at all levels

The ability to plan, organize, and prioritize simultaneous projects / reports is required

Experience working with online and big-box CE retailers preferred

Travel once per quarter required

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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 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.