Product Manager
We are seeking talented individuals to join our sales and marketing department working as Product Manager, located in Auckland.
Summary about this job
Product Management & Development
Company: Synnex New Zealand Ltd
Location: Auckland
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-3-257-8174
Fax: +64-6-489-5659
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Detail information about job Product Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Leaders in IT distribution
- Global $30 Billion USD company
- Great Career Opportunities
Founded in 1980, Synnex employs over 11,000 associates worldwide and operates in Taiwan, New Zealand, USA, Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, United Kingdom, Australia and more. Synnex is one of the market leaders in New Zealand for IT distributed products such as components, systems, notebooks, peripherals and consumables. We partner with industry leading brands such as Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Asus, WD, NETGEAR and more.
About the role:
Due to the company's continued growth, an exciting new opportunity exists for a talented individual to join Synnex NZ as a Product Manager on a full time basis, reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager. If you are an innovator and forward thinking individual that is able to think outside the square and possess a lot of energy and enthusiasm with a proven record of being a high achiever, then we want to speak to you. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a market leader in supportive and dynamic environment.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Stock planning / strategic forecasting to ensure constant stock availability while keeping inventory turnover ratios healthy
- To be active and strategic in new product selection
- Working with vendors to ensure smooth deliveries and providing calculated estimation of arrival dates
- Initiate ABC analysis, create product portfolios and project future products
- Working with vendors to ensure valuable information is exchanged so that all products are competitive in the market
- Setting up pricing strategy for all products to ensure maximum profitability while staying competitive in the market
- Working with vendors strategically to create marketing promotions, with the goal in mind to create positive stimulation to the competitive market
- To analyse market trends and create and implement market activity to capitalise on the trends.
- Achieve product revenue budget
- Analyse competing products on features and price
- Controlling inventory level and turnover rate
- Creating relationships and developing good rapport with all key customers in both Retail and Channel resellers
- Regular contact with category managers or procurement team of each key reseller in differing levels to ensure seamless execution of their goals
- Constant dedication to customer relationships, resolving issues in a timely manner, providing suggestions and strategies with resellers to ensure our goals and interests are always aligned
- Ensure that targets are achieved i.e.; weekly targets, monthly targets, quarterly targets.
- Deliver product training with the assistance of vendors to ensure that the sales department have the relevant information and knowledge.
- Facilitating vendor initiatives, either directly through Synnex or indirectly through vendor managed resellers
- Facilitating indirect claims and promotions from a vendor-reseller perspective
- Regular meetings / conference calls for strategic discussions as well as information sharing
- Helping the vendors to communicate to the Synnex sales team regarding product knowledge, promotions, competitive analysis and SPIFs
- Weekly and monthly reporting to all vendors
- Initiating and management of all vendor related claims
Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of two or more years experience in a similar role, whether it be through another ICT Distributor, Vendor, or Reseller. Dealing with IT products and engaging with IT resellers
- A degree within an IT field would be highly regarded
- Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Medium to strong Excel spreadsheet skills
- Strong business and marketing acumen.
- Proven track record in achieving results within a service industry environment.
- A strong presence and presentation skills with excellent communication and people skills.
- Ability to consult with clients, identify their needs and provide a tailor-made solution.
- Confident sales ability and is able to build effective business relationships.
- Hard working and reliable
- High level of discipline and professionalism
- Clear communicator, both oral and written, competent to fluent conversational and written Mandarin would be highly regarded
- Ability to self-manage
- Have good understanding of technology (with passion and interest)
- Excellent time management skills
- Charisma and have an ability to build rapport with clients
- Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or citizenship
Synnex prides itself on our customer service and relationships. Synnex provides an environment for our employees to grow and develop their skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a market leader in a secure, supportive team and dynamic environment.
If you possess a high level of energy and enthusiasm, we want to speak to you! don't hesitate to send us your resume and cover letter today!