Director, Product Marketing - Refrigeration (Onsite New Jersey)

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

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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.

Role & 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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