Senior Specialist, Data Analysis Product Management

 

Position Summary:

The incumbent is responsible to gather and process information to generate reports needed to help with the decision-making process. This includes total ownership of all the sources of information making sure that they are up to date and accurate. The incumbent will be a liaison between Sales and Product Management for all information and process matters.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Product Managers and AP2 planners to provide reports on sales targets and analyze weekly PSI and Aging Inventory
• Collaborate with all pertinent stakeholders to create reports on consumer research, market analysis, competition and channel inventory, review past promotion success, current market, and competitive landscape and provide insights towards future promotions.
• Create claim forms for promotions for the sales team. 
• Assist in creation and maintenance of Competition charts per category per model.
• Assist sales team with product setups providing all product information required and making sure the information is accurate and properly formatted for each customers’ needs.
• Support periodical web audits to make sure that our content is up to date and accurate.
• Assist in price comparisons and flyer audit to gather pricing intel in promotional decision making.
• Business analysis including research industry trends and consumer preference, provide monthly management reporting for spend, profit, share with fluctuation and risk analysis with recommendations. 
• Assist in benchmarking of our spiff program to assure it is competitive and relevant in the market.
• Data mining and analysis, prepare presentations in collaboration with PMs for upper management. 
• Routing of pricing EPs as directed by Product Managers to make any required adjustments to pricing. 
• Management of Sample pool. PUMI routing to create or discard samples, managing the sample inventory and make sure we have all needed units and maintain the required level of samples in stock.
• Communicate with internal customers as required 
• Successfully complete in a timely manner at any certifications as mandated by HQ.

Employees who achieve Samsung Essentials for Marketing (SEM) certification are equipped with Samsung fundamental marketing frameworks and terminology. SEM certification ensures a “Single Terminology and Single Perspective” across Samsung, and is a must for all marketing employees. SEM Certification is a requirement of the role which is a combination of the following: Samsung Essentials for Marketing (13 courses), 4 Essential courses + Knowledge Assessment (Pass Score: 70% or above). Certification period runs from March to October. 

In addition, marketing employees are required to upgrade his/her skills and knowledge annually through SMA. Minimum of 10 hours of learning each year which consists of a minimum of one instructor led SMA course + two online SMA courses.

 

Requirements

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years working in a junior role is preferable
• Consumer Electronics background is a definite asset

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience is preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

• The ability to plan, organize and implement marketing projects and programs, disseminate market information and provide the best insights to business plan
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record on results
• Good analytical skills, proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications

Competencies:

Innovation

Driving future-oriented changes and generating creative perspectives and solutions; Thoughtfully challenging past practices, or approaches and old ways of thinking to unlock new opportunities.

Problem-solving

Solving problems on time by accurately identifying and complex problems or situations, seeking the root cause, and coming up with the best solution based on comprehensive data sources and sound judgment

Collaboration

Achieving organizational and team goals through effective communication, proactive partnerships with multiple stakeholders, and creating synergistic ways of working.

Driving Force

Embodying a strong sense of purpose and results-orientation that propels team and organizational goals forward, overcoming challenges and obstacles to ensure successful task or project completion.

Decision-making

Effectively identifying and selecting the best course of action or solution through holistic analysis and understanding of the situational context, relevant data sources, alternative options and both short-term and long-term organizational impacts, in alignment to current organizational needs

Business Acumen

Possessing keenness in understanding what constitutes a competitive edge for the organization; A quickness to identifying and creating new business opportunities and advantages through knowledge of current industry trends, predicting future trends, and how our business strategy and organizational structure can be optimized to be the industry leader.

Planning & Organizing

Designing appropriate strategies and tactics within one’s scope of authority that aligns with the broader organization’s aspirations and goals to achieve short-, mid-, and long-term objectives; Ensuring organizational infrastructure and resources are optimal to support successful execution of plans.

Customer Focus

Maximizing value to the customer (internal and external) by proactively understanding and addressing their expectations and needs; utilizing the customer as the primary focus of one’s decision-making

Global Perspective

Understanding and leveraging the changes in the global environment in relation to the company’s business strategy. Working effectively and in an inclusive manner with both individuals and groups of people that have diverse styles, abilities and motivation. Being open-minded, culturally astute and respectful of differences, while harnessing our diversity as a strength to achieve business results.

 

Premium Retail Services is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Since 1985, Premium has been a top provider of sales and merchandising services, reshaping retail through innovation and excellence for hundreds of renowned brands across retail categories. With 12,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, we are a people-first company, and we strive to ensure our team members enjoy their jobs, feel valued, and emulate our core beliefs – that’s why we frequently promote from within. We encourage our employees to innovate and expand new horizons, making internal development our cornerstone. Find your place at Premium – whether it’s merchandising, sales or brand advocacy, there's a spot for you on our team. Acosta Group and its subsidiaries believe the posted compensation range accurately reflects this role at the time of posting. Final pay may vary based on qualifications and location, and the range may be updated in the future. Acosta Group is an E-Verify employer. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions. US: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/ Canada: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/ We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Premium Retail Services is part of Acosta Group. To learn more about Premium Retail Services click here: https://acosta.jobs/agency/premium