Product Manager Systems AV/IT
About The Position
SFM is hiring a Product Manager System AV/IT to join their Supplier Management Team. This role offers the opportunity to develop growth strategies for a supplier's brand portfolio, ensuring short-term and long-term financial objectives are met. The Product Manager will identify opportunities within the System AV/IT category, collaborate with marketing and sales teams to implement programs, and manage the supplier relationship. This includes being the market's voice to stakeholders and overseeing product selection, pricing, channel, and marketing strategies throughout the product lifecycle. It is an individual contributor role with opportunities for continued learning and development.
Requirements
- University Degree, with some core marketing experience an asset
- Experience in the System AV market
- An understanding of some of the following areas AV/IT, signal flow & gain structure, conferencing microphone & voting systems, sound reinforcement, DSP, Paging systems, Voice & Video over IP standards, soft conferencing applications, control systems, and other industry standards would are required
- 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, JD Edwards & BI an asset
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong market research and analytical skills
- Ability to take the initiative, think critically, be innovative, and solve problems
- Team player
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Some core marketing experience
- Proficiency in Salesforce, JD Edwards & BI
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of brands
- Establish and maintain a relationship with the supplier
- Serve as an advocate for the needs and expectations of our suppliers within the organization and as an advocate of the needs of the organization to our suppliers
- Collaborate with the Marketing Department to develop marketing strategies, campaigns, promotions, dealer, and end-user communications
- Responsible for providing the Sales Department with the necessary expertise and tools to sell: printed & electronic promotional material, product training, campaigns, and events
- Serve as the brand ambassador and market expert in product applications, competitive landscape, and industry trends
- Conduct the strategic, tactical, and coordination activities necessary to the brand’s success
Benefits
- Progressive, flexible work arrangements
- A company-wide 4-day work week
- Hybrid work model
- Flex-time arrangements
- 30-day per year allowance to work from anywhere, globally
- Car charging stations on premises
- RRSP employer match program
- Discounted employee pricing on products from the brands we distribute
- Extended health benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
