Associate Manager, Product Management

Position Summary

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Samsung is seeking an Associate Manager, Product Management. The Associate Manager, Product Management creates and executes product marketing plans for assigned products, including go-to-market schedules, demand generation campaigns, and materials (e.g., project schedules, core messaging, packaging, promotional, and point-of-purchase advertising). Drives achievement of product KPIs such as revenue, margin, profitability, and market share objectives. Collaborates with sales and supply chain teams to ensure optimum inventory-to-sales forecast ratios and is primarily responsible for AP2 forecasting for assigned products. Monitors forecast-to-actuals, and works with sales, supply chain, and customer stakeholders to optimize inventory levels. Supports sales account teams, marketing teams, internal financial teams, and the Korean-based Product Planning organization (HQ). Strives to target and address the true customer/consumer needs through occasional customer interaction at key meetings. Works with Training teams to create training materials for sales associates. Pitches product line-up features and strategy at key customer meetings and events.

Role And Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Product Marketing manages the P&L, Pricing and Promotional strategy of all models within their series as well as communication with SEC/RPM Teams on business strategies/objectives
• Channel Management will be collaborating with other business groups (Sales, SCM, Finance, other PMs) to drive success for the overall business of their respective channels/accounts. (BBY, Clubs, Mass/Online, Regionals/CI/Disty). This includes CPFR, sell-out management, program management and execution of all programs/marketing activities.
• Product Marketing would be working on Product Launch, Merchandising of products for their series (MicroLED/Neo QLED, OLED, QLED, UHD/FHD)
• Channel Operations would own ATS/Aging, Bottoms Up consolidation, Key Commercial Moments, OTT negotiations and all operational activities.
• Both Channel & Product Marketing would also need to ensure that communication among the teams are aligned upon and not program/pricing/product information can be communicated thru the channel/others without alignment from Product Marketing.

Skills And Qualifications

Background/Experience Required:

• Product Management – Develop plans of the lifecycle of their respective product categories / portfolio activities and initiatives from product development, new product launches, competitive landscapes, sku rationalization, and promotional activities.
• Minimum 4 years related experience with Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience
• Understanding of retail partners & channel strategy, preferably in the small appliance/CPG space
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Inventory management – Collaborates with operations, sales, and supply chain on end-of-life (EOL) product schedules and strategies to minimize aging product inventory and to build counter-strategies to resolve remnant material challenges
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• Sales Analysis – Analyzes sales forecasts and monitors sales and marketing investments as needed for maintaining accurate target plans (TP) and inventory balance and for achieving business P&L goals. Publishes weekly sales reports to the cross functional team.
• Go to Market – Supports and coordinates all new product launch activities that contribute to the achievement of new product target volume and profit objectives, and collaborates with Demand Generation and Sales teams in developing launch schedules

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

• Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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