Product Manager – Marketing Product Manager
**W2 contract** ONSITE out of Ridgefield Park, NJ** Target $45-50/hr
This Product Manager role will support the TV Product Marketing team and will take part in driving the client’s TVs and accessories business. In this role you will have the main responsibility to manage the ATS (available-to-sell) and Aging inventory process for all TVs, projectors, and accessories, in which you will work closely with sales and SCM teams to help meet the company’s monthly and quarterly targets. Other tasks include: owning administrative tasks/data entries, supporting development of sales + SCM strategies, working with cross-functional teams across the organization (spanning from sales, marketing, PR teams), and supporting other general operations for the TV PM team.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage ATS (available-to-sell) and Aging inventory process by working with sales and SCM (supply chain management) teams, while reporting/communicating directly to leadership on the latest status.
- Support development of sales and SCM (supply chain management) strategies while balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction. This includes: troubleshooting/finding solutions for stranded inventories, inventory allocation/prioritization strategies, and more.
- Administrative tasks, such as executing contracts with new vendors/distributors, approval submissions, and scheduling meetings/events.
- Inventory management of assets/samples essential for new product launches and new product assortments.
- Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
- Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, and return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
- Research and analyze competitor activities to understand business and market share impact.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including integrated marketing and PR teams to support coordination of: marketing activities, development of creatives/assets, and policies to promote products and services (via advertisements, press releases, PDPs, and more.)
Who You Are
- Effective Communicator: you have strong communication skills for both internal and external (customer facing) settings and can efficiently articulate thoughts/ideas
- Relationship-builder: you can influence and motivate people across functions and job levels
- Self-starter: you are able to work independently and have a bias towards action and thrive in a fast-paced business environment
- Meticulous Attention to Detail: you are detailed oriented and have a drive for comprehending complex projects and identifying actionable plans
- Can-do attitude: you have a bias towards action and do not let tasks with large implications fall through the cracks
- Experience: you have experience managing project plans and forums
- Tech savvy: you are interested in/aware of both internal and competitor products and their respective impact to the industry
Top 3 Skill Sets –
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office tools
- Strong analytical skills, able to process multiple data inputs to deliver the required output
- Strong interpersonal skills, ideally experience working with Sales, SCM, Marketing teams
QUALIFICATIONS
- Verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop marketing, pricing, and SCM strategies.
- Ability to sensibly navigate through internal and external organizations.
- Ability to work independently and manage ones time.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially intermediate knowledge of Excel and Power Point).
- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
- Knowledge of media production, communication and handling/reviewing of creatives and marketing assets.
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training in Business, Finance, Marketing, Operations or Engineering required.
- 3~5 years related experience required.
