Director, Category Management (Buds and Cases)

Samsung•Plano, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelors required and 12+ years of experience in product management or channel sales operations
Strong leadership skills and a track record of being a proven people manager
Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external personnel at various levels
Strong written, visual, and verbal presentation skills are required, as the role involves both internal and external presentations.
Demonstrated ability to influence strategic decisions and product decisions is required.
Demonstrated ability to formulate and defend opinions based on data and structured analysis

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA and 10+ years of relevant experience is preferred
Experience in the Wearables, Audio, Power, Mobile Phone Accessory space is strongly preferred
Experience working with a geographically distributed team a plus

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Category Managers
Develop comprehensive strategy for product launches into our national retail and mobile carrier partners, including communication of new product specifications, schedules and targets to Channel Sales and Marketing teams
Lead interaction with sales teams to sell in new mobile enhancements products by providing category insights, sell in preparation materials as well as launch actives and promotional strategy
Serve as control tower by partnering with Marketing and channel leads to develop comprehensive marketing and launch strategies, including: channel marketing programs, investment strategy, and messaging to bring product vision to life
Work cross-functionally with SEA Mobile Enhancement Business Operations and Channel Sales Teams to capture and load product forecasts and purchase orders
Manage promotional calendar and pricing communications and reporting of sell through and promotional performance
Perform competitive intelligence periodic reports, produce in-depth analysis of gaps/opportunities, Voice of the Customer (VOC), and take corrective actions
Development of slides, reports and presentations for use in internal meetings and reporting
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all assigned levels within and outside the company
Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and projects
Review detailed product development, marketing documents and media materials as needed