Position Summary

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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The Sr. Manager, Category Management is responsible for account P&L and partnering with cross-functional teams to grow accounts. This position focuses on setting strategy, owning the number, driving revenue growth, and achieving business goals.

Role and Responsibilities

Role & Responsibilities

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

· Proven experience driving large-scale process improvements resulting in measurable value

· High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

· Ability to think strategically and execute methodically

· Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change utilizing smart technologies

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired

· Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge

· Demonstrated analytical, financial and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases

· Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager / owner mentality

· Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscape

· Ability to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action, and ensure execution happens on time, every time

· Ability to get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitments

· Strong influencing skills Develops and implements action plans based on deep-dive analysis of product line metrics

Provides recommendation on business opportunities and long-term strategy for multiple sub-categories

Owns the Retail P&L for multiple accounts; develops plans that drive revenue and margin improvement for the business

Candidate Characteristics

• collaborative and creative team leadership skills
• ability to drive the product roadmap and “own” the strategy
• effective communicator in a matrixed org to drive support of the ME product portfolio
• highly motivated and self-driven
• organized, detailed, goal driven, and achievement oriented
• able to critically evaluate data and plans
• able to think strategically and tactically
• comfortable with a highly dynamic and changing work environment.

Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills

Bachelor Degree required

8+ years relevant experience, preferably in Tech or Mobile market

Experience with commercial technologies or consumer electronics

Excellent written & oral communication skills with proven ability to provide clarity in complex situations

Experience producing highly effective presentations to communicate with internal and external customers, and executives.

Passion for creating great customer experiences and for solving problems

Ability to work independently, quickly, and thoroughly to prioritize and complete tasks and meet deadlines

Necessary Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to act as a Business Manager and drive an overall business plan.

• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all assigned levels within and outside the company to achieve the NC B2B business plan.

• Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and projects.

• Review detailed product development, marketing documents and media materials as needed.

• Demonstrated competency in both oral and written communication modes for both internal and external personnel at various levels.

• Work independently and in a team environment in order to achieve customer business objectives, personal and team goals and complete assignments within established time frames and specifications.

• The ability to develop tasks and work assignments, based on sometime vaguely defined objectives.

Physical/Mental Demands:

Work is generally performed in an office environment. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between more than 50% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable work utilizing high visual acuity / detail, numeric / character distinction and moderate hand / finger dexterity. The movement and transportation of equipment, most of the time is under 25 pounds. Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenges and project management deadlines. Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PC’s, printers, copiers, faxes and other equipment commonly associated with an office work area. May require working additional hours beyond normal schedule. Travel varies depending on position.

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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.

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