Scope:
The Product Manager will be responsible for the optimal management of the product supply chain, supported by forecast tools, will support the sales, marketing and BI groups in all areas specific to product planning, management and strategy for TV, Gaming, Mobile Products, (digital and physical). In addition, will generate price and product portfolio strategies based on market insights, perform category profitability analysis.
Responsibilities:
· Create product strategy by category for gaming, TV, Mobility by territory/channel, digital and physical, the efforts and the initiative will start in Chile with the intend of championing the program through all LatAm.
· Develop initial forecast per product and make consensus with Sales and Planning teams
· Create yearly roadmap, updating quarterly sharing with all the team
· Define & review product life cycles based on sales and inventory performance. Control efficiently inventory, managing defined weeks of supply
· Define initial forecast for new products based on historical sales information or similar product previous performance
· Work with HQ vendor services for new product introduction follow up
· Product Post -mortem follow up
· Work with Marketing to provide Product & Sales kits by brand (expected volumes, prices, sales & marketing sheets)
· Get from Product Analysts and Data Analyst, product PSIs, daily reports, to analyze product performance
· Generate analysis and recommendations based on Market Intelligence Information
· Develop promotion programs. Administrator of promotional funds
· In charge of product price strategy
· Supervisor of Product Analysts Team
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s in Marketing or Business Administration required. Master in Marketing or MBA a plus.
· 3+ years of previous experience as Product Manager (leading people), commercial strategies, commercial plans, contact with brands
· Experience in entertainment, mobility or consumer electronics industry preferred.
· A proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationship with a variety of stakeholders.
· The individual must be organized, creative, resourceful, strategic, and results oriented.
· Self-driven, results oriented with a positive outlook, forward planner, team player and must be able to work in an entrepreneurial environment.
· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software; mainly MS Excel and PowerPoint.
· The candidate needs to be based in Santiago, Chile.
· Bilingual (Spanish and English) is a must.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration
- Master in Marketing or MBA
- 3+ years previous experience as Product Manager including leading people, commercial strategies, and contact with brands
- Experience in entertainment, mobility or consumer electronics industry
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Organized, creative, resourceful, strategic, and results oriented
- Self-driven, team player, able to work in an entrepreneurial environment
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, mainly MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Based in Santiago, Chile
- Bilingual Spanish and English
What We Do
At Solutions 2 GO (S2G), we go beyond distribution; we connect the world with the most exciting video gaming, electronics, and mobility products. We are a privately held, Canadian owned organization and have been providing customized distribution and service solutions since 2004. We’ve grown into one of the largest gaming distributors worldwide, working with leading brands such as Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo ®, Microsoft ®, Roku® and many other major global technology partners. Today, our team of more than 500 employees supports 19 countries across North, Central, and South America, with additional reach into Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia through our international partnerships. Our leadership, processes and partnerships have earned us a reputation as the premier provider of flexible, dynamic distribution solutions for manufacturers and retailers around the world. What sets us apart is our nimble, hands-on approach. We work closely with our partners to understand their needs and provide solutions to help them achieve their unique goals. Our approach has earned us recognition as one of Aon’s Best Employers, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and countless awards and nominations for best-in-class service from our retail partners. Our Values The values established by our founders, Gabrielle Chevalier and Oliver Bock, continue to guide us today. They shape how we work, how we make decisions, and how we treat one another. Excellence – We act with integrity and deliver results you can rely on. Innovation – We stay curious and work outside of the box. Efficiency – We act with purpose and accountability. Impact – We support our communities and create positive change. If you’re looking to join a growing company where your work has real impact, explore our LinkedIn Life tab for a behind-the-scenes look at the S2G experience. We offer positive, challenging, and rewarding opportunities for people wanting to grow with a fast-paced global organization.
