Position Summary
Office Reporting Location & Required Work Schedule:
85 Challenger Rd., Ridgefield Park, NJ
Monday through Thursday in office required – firm
Reports To:
Vice President, Product Marketing
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.
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Role And Responsibilities
The Director of Product Marketing is responsible for the total P&L of the Refrigeration category, and takes a cross-category leadership role in the go-to-market strategy for the kitchen products.
Responsibilities:
- Sets pricing strategy considering competitive landscape and line logic, for both MAP and promotional pricing
- Engages with key customers (retail and builder) to build sales strategies specific to each customer/channel
- Negotiates placement and terms
- Collaborates with Samsung cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, supply chain, demand generation and finance) to achieve KPIs
- Leads the future product strategy with close collaboration with GBM based on consumer insights and market trends
- Develops a cross-category strategy for kitchen packages including Bespoke and promotions event strategies
- Represents the face of Samsung to major customers, and exercises the influence essential for building and maintaining strong, collaborative business relationships
- Provides the talent management leadership needed to develop individuals and teams, creating clear R&R across the team with performance KPI’s
- Problem Solving and Decision Making:
- Decides pricing strategy for all promotions - approximately $400 million in annual spending
- Decides product lineup features and line logic in alignment with GBM
- Decides on final communication/messaging for responsible categories
Skills And Qualifications
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor degree required, MBA preferred and a minimum of 12+ years of product marketing experience where strong analytical skills and collaboration experience of engaging with both sales and retailers were critical to success
- Prior experience managing P&L and product strategy required
- Previous experience in the consumer goods business space required (consumer electronics industry preferred)
- Creates and presents clear and compelling presentations to senior Executives, major retail customers, and media
- Previous people leadership experience and long term strategic planning experience required
- Pricing and promotions experience preferred (a solid understanding and knowledge base)
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills (presentation creation, v-look ups, pivot tables, etc.)
- Up to 10% domestic or international travel required
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Benefits @ Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/benefits/
Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
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.
Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities During the Application Process
Samsung Electronics America is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact our Reasonable Accommodation Team (855-557-3247) or SEA_Accommodations_Ext@sea.samsung.com for assistance. This number is for accommodation requests only and is not intended for general employment inquiries.
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