Senior Manager, Channel Marketing (Home Entertainment)

Samsung•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the supporting the Home Entertainment Division with marketing program design and execution, new product launching, channel sales support, overall product lifecycle management, and achievement of sales/market share goals with the exercise of P&L responsibility. Additionally, this role is also responsible for interfacing with Samsung’s direct and indirect sales channels including internal sales teams, retailers, and distributors. This individual will be responsible for providing these customers with the direction and materials they require to carry-out approved marketing programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
8+ years relevant industry experience; product/brand marketing and communication skills coupled with CE industry knowledge is required
Experience working with both National and Regional retail accounts is required
Product lifecycle management experience, particularly in product launch and channel inventory management, is required
P&L management experience is required
Strong Microsoft Office skills (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required

Nice To Haves

In depth understanding of NPD, and other market data tracking services is preferred

Responsibilities

Product category roadmap and lifecycle
Strategic promotional plans and calendars
Weekly forecasts and formation of plans to close gaps vs. monthly/quarterly/annual plans
Achievement of category sales and market share goals
Maintenance of category WOS targets
Communication with, and updates to, overseas HQ counterparts
Development of holistic strategy to manage assortment across multiple partners and channels without price or market disruption
Creation and presentation of product marketing decks to retail partners
Product messaging and positioning
Other responsibilities as defined