PM Manager

Samsung Electronics•Plano, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and at least 6 years of experience in consumer product marketing preferred
Experience with negotiations and professional presentation skills.
Experience with financial analysis and simulations
Professional experience with Microsoft Office: (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
Experience with planning, organizing, and prioritizing simultaneous projects/reports
Previous supervisory/leadership experience.
Excellent communication skills are a must.
Ability to work with cross-functional Samsung teams to create, update, and drive product launches for all new products assigned.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with online and big-box CE retailers

Responsibilities

Managing the overall go-to market strategies for product launches as well as for key retail accounts.
Managing Sales, Profit, Market Share, Price Positioning (API), Forecast accuracy, and Inventory level for respective businesses.
Forecasting: Understanding input from the Sales team and market conditions to 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. Working closely with Sales Operations staff, assisting in weekly sales forecast and product allocations.
Product Launch: P&L management of product and build out GTM strategy and identify Channel opportunities/placement. Working with Integrated Marketing to create and align on merchandising strategy for both online and in Brick & Mortar locations.
Competitive Analysis: Assessing competitive initiatives and providing appropriate competitive responses. Continually researching the market environment, including retail positioning of product, and market trends such as product positioning, key features, and benefits. Monitoring competitive pricing and trends in the market.
Customer Facing: Supporting the development and growth of positive relationships with all major national and regional accounts. Providing continuous updates to support an informed and knowledgeable sales organization. Presenting assortment and pricing information to customers.
Projects: Coordinating new model launch plans, ensuring smooth transition and fast ramp-up for new offerings each year. Working closely with the Demand Generation group to direct creation of marketing materials, collateral sales support materials, training materials, and online assets.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to Travel 15 -20% domestically