Associate Product Manager

Overview:

Under the direction of the Director, Product Marketing, the Associate Product Manager is responsible for supporting the execution of all product-related planning and marketing activities as outlined below from product concept, through development, launch and sales to the planned end of life of assigned Products.

Under the direction of the Director, Product Marketing, the Associate Product Manager, specifically for Desktop and entry-level Projector, is responsible for both product planning and product marketing. They are responsible for managing the product throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, to deliver industry leading products. They will work closely with sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Associate Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product and marketing efforts support the company's overall strategy and goals. The Associate Product Manager will work with marketing communications to define the go-to-market strategy, helping them understand the product positioning, key benefits, and target customer. They will also serve as the internal and external evangelist for their product offering, working with the sales channel and key customers.

The successful candidate must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, segment and visualize commercial display market data quarterly sales quantities, revenue and market share utilizing 3rd party market research pivot table data.
• Track & visualize competitive product market pricing.
• Develop and maintain competitive product specification & feature matrix and provide on-going analysis.
• Maintain database of feature and function requests from Sharp staff, dealers and customers.
• Create, implement and summarize online surveys determining market requirements for future products.
• Support the development and implementation of activities related to pricing, programs, option ratios, general marketing support as required by the product segment.
• Support sales and hotline team to help resolve pre and post-sale product and connectivity issues, working closely with factory planning.
• Assist with major account support needs (e.g. product tests, product delivery coordination etc.).
• Assist the product/sales Training and Support departments with required component development.
• Assist Sharp Japan in the development of detailed product specifications for Products.
• Provide launch support for new product Introductions as assigned.
• Assist in the preparation/presentation of special major account presentations.
• Work in a team with other department Product Managers and Sr. Product Managers under the direction of the Vice President Product & Solutions Marketing on special projects, R&D and to develop coordinated full line strategy proposals and presentations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering or related business experience.
• Two to three years' experience in Commercial or Prosumer AV hardware, and/or product management.
• Strong knowledge of one of the following areas: Commercial grade display products and/or Commercial AV hardware, software and services. CTS certified is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Proficiency with Project Management software is desirable.
• Experience with market trends and analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be organized and detail oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Must be self-motivated multi-tasker with an analytical mind, technical aptitude, and the ability to be collaborative on a team.
• Up to 20% travel within continental US.

ABOUT US: Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA)

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a global technology company which has been named to Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Company List. Sharp strives to help businesses achieve Simply Smarter work by helping companies manage workflow efficiently, create immersive and engaging environments, and increase productivity. SIICA offers a full suite of secure printer and copier solutions, professional and commercial visual displays and projectors, software management and productivity software and markets durable Dynabook laptops. As a total solutions provider, Sharp has a reputation for innovation, quality, reliability, and industry-leading customer support expertise.

Compensation for this position

The compensation range for this role is $75,000-$85,000. The listed salary range or contractual rate excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. You may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary incentive award, commissions, and program-specific awards, which are subject to the rules governing these programs.

Employee perks

• Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
• Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support. Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
• Rewarding and holistic wellness program.
• Training, professional development, and mentorship
• Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits for financial planning (auto, home, ID protection and legal)
• Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.

Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability - veteran.

No agency resumes will be accepted or fees paid in the absence of an official written engagement agreement executed in advance by Human Resources for this particular position.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered. Local candidates only, please.