Product Manager at Samsung Electronics

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• Product Manager responsible for Mobile  or Consumer Electronics
• Manage all product management activities, departments and personnel involved in the  Category for the Division.
• Provides leadership to the day-to-day operations of the department, while maintaining focus on the company’s strategic goals. 
• Drive delivery of the business plan, ensuring growth of category

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric
• Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing or related -  essential .

EXPERIENCE 

• 5-10 years working experience which includes:
• Product / category  management experience at a senior level in the Mobile/ Telco/Audio Visual /Digital Appliances or FMCG industry
• Experience and a proven track record in the industry will be an additional advantage.

CLIENTS

Internal:

• Mobile Sales, marketing & Technical
• Finance
• Content & Services

External:

• Samsung Customers
• Mobile Network Operators
• Retail Channels

KPA / MAJOR TASKS      

• Analyse sales statistics to determine business growth potential.
• Develops, or participates with the Senior Staff, in the development of the Strategic Marketing Plan for the Company / BU.
• Develops and/or maintains and improves business relations with all customers of the Company.
• Seeks out and targets new customers and new sales opportunities, initiates action plan to approach and secure new business for the Company.

Other Key Activities

• Establishes performance goals for product sales, sets direction (from a product perspective) for the sales department employees, and monitors performance on a continual basis.
• Directs department(s) to achieve objectives established in the Company’s Strategic Plan.
• Coordinates sales operations with all other departments/divisions of the Company.
• Develop and implement an effective strategic NPI, marketing and sales plan.
• Develop and maintain a strong work relationship with key opinion leaders and contacts with other relevant agents.
• Lead and influence a successful and experienced team of Product managers.

Monitor, analyse sales and market trends; and to take responsibility for:·          

• Data analysis
• Providing insights to the data, and business recommendations thereafter
•  Ensuring execution of the agreed recommendations
• Reporting and feedback loop management
• Responsible for managing and controlling the Product Management budget
• Responsible for driving revenue and use learning’s from that experience to refine NPI, marketing & sales processes and to build an appropriate team;
• Attract, retain, train, and motivate a diverse PM team;
• Collaborate closely with the Head Quarters Product and Marketing teams, local Content & Services team and local Marketing teams on developing new products and services for our clients;
• Standard measurements will focus on actual sales, profitability, and growth percentage within the business unit. In addition, developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of new customers will be a key indicator of future success expectations;  

REQUIRED SKILL & COMPETENCIES

Technical:

• Customer focused
• Marketing exposure·        

Behavioral:

• Communication skills
• Planning and organising
• Business Acumen
• Positive attitude
• Stress Tolerance
• Integrity
• Speed management
• Detail orientated
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal