Samsung Manager Product Management 

Canada, Ontario, Mississauga 

469284302

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
• 4-day in-office work schedule Monday through Thursday – with Friday remaining a flex day to work from home
• 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!

Role 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 targetdemographics/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.

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