| Retail Marketing Manager | |
| Samsung Electronics Company Limited Dubai, UAE Ref: HP747-62 |
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The RoleThe RolePurpose of the job: To closely monitor, manage and develop organized retail business and expand Best of Bread practice from UAE and GCC countries in order to ensure better channel management and consequently improve sell-out and business development Key Objectives: The successful applicant is responsible for supervising channel sales and marketing activities in UAE and other GCC countries for maintaining & developing Partner Relationship (Retailers) across GCC with clear objective of achieving the company targets in quantity & revenue Position Responsibilities: * Setup and keep updating a plan for channel marketing activities with SGE AV team / business partners and follow-up execution (retail shop management) * Close monitoring of retail marketing activities and training programs * Directly supervise, lead and support field marketing teams in SGE market * Make periodic market surveys to get feedback from dealers and end-users and propose ideas accordingly to enhance continuously the channel management and operations * Implementation and monitoring of channel tools, such as Preferred Partner program * Ensure best in industry shop display through the collaboration and communication between retail staff, merchandisers, third party agencies and distributors. * Analyze retail data, develop insights and report to management with actionable recommendations. * Implement, check and maintain Samsung retail standards & goals. * Build relationships with retail partners both at shop floor level and with store management. * Actively monitor & report retail market intelligence and make recommendations to management. * Liaise with suppliers for new store display implementation. * Manage Shelf Share, Golden Location and other In store performance Indices. * Secure promotional space and co-ordinate special displays around promotional activities & events. * Proactively seek opportunities to secure key retail promotional space such as gondolas ends, window display and other “golden locations” * Where possible ensure Samsung products are displayed together creating a stronger brand statement. * Ensure correct functioning of all display/ signage lighting. * Support production and implementation of all non retail public & trade marketing events such as road shows, dealer launches, product launches etc. * Support floor salesperson training initiatives. * Support Negotiations for new store display area/ space. |
RequirementsRequirementsEssential Skills and Experience: Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position. * Should have good experience in managing * Should be presentable with excellent interpersonal skills. * Should act professionally and represent the company with the highest standards of integrity at all times * Organised in approach with meticulous planning * Should be both reliable and determined in meeting the demands of the company’s retail display standards & objectives. * Have a genuine interest and knowledge for the * Should have a basic understanding of the technical working of AV & Photographic products. * Should have industry leading product knowledge skills. * Multi-tasking skills essential to cope during busy and stressful periods. * Good PC/ Excel skills. * Good ability to work under pressure. Qualifications • Experience, Education and Licensure * At least 7 years of extensive experience in retail management and or/ sales and marketing in consumer electronics industry. * Graduate degree essential * Ability to work in a team and to manage a team * Ability to perform and work under different conditions and in a multicultural team. * Strong communication & people management skills * Self starter being able to work under minimum supervision |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanySamsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. |
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