Position Summary
The role sits within the ETO Category Management team which is responsible for designing, coordinating, communicating, driving and evaluating the strategies and action plans for the European MX business to achieve its regional targetsRole and Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities
The Head of Category Management – ECO will lead the 4 ECO categories: Tablet, PC, Mobile Enhancement and Accessories
Responsible for the creation & implementation of the European ECO Category strategy and management of the full product lifecycle
Drive strategic directions and results
Review and analyse key performance indicators
Develop short-term tactics and long-term strategy
Evaluate promotional activities within subsidiaries, sharing best practise(s) where appropriate
Understand and handle the sales & profit indicators in association with Category Director/ VP
Recommend actions and influence Subsidiaries through actionable insights
Deliver Operational perfection
Set cadence for outstanding Go-To-Market operation
Optimise process, measuring/ reporting progress against key objectives
Coordinate product launches among European Subsidiaries
Collaborate closely with Smartphone category to maximise alignment and value proposition to consumers
Handle conflicting priorities cross-functions
Be the expert in market insight
Provide an outlook on the market and trends
Quantify market sizing and opportunities for new products
Market research and competitor sensing
Be the Voice of consumer to support Eco Category growth
Working close with the European Consumer and Market Insights team to evaluate consumer segments and propositions
Identify the key factors that form the optimal consumer journey for Eco Category
Handle the Eco Category as the ‘Go-to’ product expert and impact device ranging and portfolio strategy
Set and handle European pricing activity
Plan marketing activities to impact Eco Category
Your key people management responsibilities – Leading Others OnlyProvide clarity on strategy, team purpose & value and define the key areas of focus and direction.
Support the development of your team through regular mentoring, coaching and feedback, 1:1s and on the job learning opportunities.
Role model inclusion for your team to build trust and psychological safety.
Ensure communication with your team is a core focus area including cascade of information from LT’s and relevant business updates.
Handle the on boarding, off boarding process and the entirety of the colleague lifecycle process for all team members.
Handle all annual people management cycles such as goal setting, evaluation and salary reviews to a high quality and in a timely manner.
To be accountable for ensuring your team are aligned with company processes and procedures; such as compliance, meeting required business cyclical deadlines, and understanding the what we value.
Skills and Qualifications
To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:
Handle conflicting priorities across key team members and functions
Work towards tight timescales
Influence key members of the Eco Organisation across geographies
Work cross-culturally with European and International colleagues
Communicate confidently with Executive level partners
Innovate with purpose to build impact
Operational experience within category/ product management highly preferred
Experience handling a high performing product category team highly desired
What does success look like?Building towards a high performance team
Positively Impacting the revenue and profit
Delivering consistency and alignment across Eco Category
Striving towards total category growth
Benefits of working at Samsung includeHybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance
Car allowance
Pension contribution
Three volunteering days each year
Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products
Access to a discount shopping portal
Partner Colleagues are not eligible for certain types of statutory leave such as Samsung Family Leave or Sick Leave policies but may be eligible for statutory payments via their agency
A note on equal opportunitiesWe are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender,
Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance
Car allowance
Pension contribution
Three volunteering days each year
Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products
Access to a discount shopping portal
Partner Colleagues are not eligible for certain types of statutory leave such as Samsung Family Leave or Sick Leave policies but may be eligible for statutory payments via their agency .
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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