Sr. Director of Product & Category Management

Position Summary

Making the future is everyday life at Samsung. We’re seeking innovators who are called to not just change the world, but build a better one. We enable the best technology hardware on the planet, but our best is always a prototype for something better and our people thrive with a driven mindset – better builds on better. 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.

The Sr. Director of Product & Category Management for Tablets will own driving Samsung’s Tablets business to achieve breakthrough market share and revenue. In this role, you will lead the business and go-to-market strategy development, and drive the day-to-day execution of key drivers of the business, while also being accountable for P&L. This is a large leadership role to grow the size of the Tablet business to enable the organization to achieve a record market share rank within the US Market.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead product marketing as well as the development and execution of all go-to-market strategies related to the Tablets business (B2C focused. Responsibility for driving Tablet business across B2C, B2B, and owned channels.
• Lead the Business Development/Sales Support efforts for the Tablets business focused on driving new/repeat Tablet sales, working in close collaboration with end user and channel sales teams.
• Own the product category, Launch new Products, Own the Revenue numbers for the Product, Responsible for VOC (Voice of Customer) feedback to Headquarters for the Product Roadmap
• Define product positioning and value proposition for the US Market – based on a deep understanding of US market trends, competitor products and strategies, consumer pain points and insights, strategic investment to grow and prioritize key markets, and other market research.
• Develop a cohesive product strategy across product brands and price tiers to maximize Samsung’s market share
• Manage a diverse team of Product Managers and Category Managers.
• Ability to handle pressure and maintain high performance.
• Work with HQ product planning to refine, recommend, and finalize portfolio and roadmap strategy for future products (12-24 months in the future).
• Work with Marketing teams to design consumer research to better understand consumer needs and get a pulse of the market
• Work with Content & Services team to drive key value proposition of devices from a software and content perspective of the products and grow ecosystem for the portfolio.
• Act as a Sales POC with the Channel to drive world class product launches.
• Support and coach your team members to support the company’s growth objectives.
• Analyze data and business trends to improve Tablets categories’ profits and minimize loss.
• Use creativity to strengthen the business and increase market share
• Make sound financial decisions and reduce costs that can positively impact the business.

Background/Experience Required:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or marketing from an accredited college or university; a Master’s Degree in business or marketing is preferred.
• 15+ years professional experience
  • 8-15 years’ experience in big brand product marketing or marketing/communications. Experience with Tablet/ tech space experience is necessary
• Understanding of key product marketing fundamentals including product lifecycle management, pricing, promotions, distribution, supply chain & inventory management, and P&L management.
• Proven relationship-building skills with developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with all appropriate levels within teams, business units and large organizations, both inside and outside the company.
• Passion for driving growth through innovative product management and GTM strategies, and for solving complex problems.
• Good understanding of commercial & consumer sales, both end user and channel, as well as all RTMs (Retail, Distribution, NSPs, Alliances, Systems Integrators VARs & .coms).
• Ability to strategically translate that into plans and tactical actions, quickly, and thoroughly to prioritize and complete objectives under multiple deadlines while leading others to do the same.
• Exceptional team leader with the ability to prioritize competing demands and maximize team performance.
• Ability to successfully navigate within a complex and matrixed organization.

Core leadership Competencies:

• EXCELLENCE
  Drives action with humility, EQ, and an unwavering passion for performanc