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We are currently seeking a Director, Product Management to join our dynamic team in Englewood Cliffs, NJ and lead the Product Management Team for LG SKS and Pro Builder! This role is onsite.
Evaluates business opportunities to define and optimize the product portfolio through analysis and understanding of targeted markets, market trends, new technology, customer business issues and the competitive environment. Applies broad knowledge of company product capabilities and service offerings with in-depth analysis of market position to create and expand the portfolio of products and solution alternatives. Works closely with product development to create products and validates early product definitions with customers. Uses technical expertise and extensive industry experience to formulate product strategies and identify new product opportunities. Responsible for developing project plans designed to address customer needs and/or expand market share.
- Summarize reports and analyze to identify relative strengths and weaknesses and report to NJ management as well as HQ.
- Participate in consumer research projects related to product usage and comparative performance.
- Develop in-depth product knowledge and understanding of product lines.
- Price Management for SKS and Builder
- Lead planning and execution of product exhibits and demos for launch and press events.
- Responsible for Program Management: Trade Term, Non-Trade Term, Sell-in Rebate
- Duties also include management of an image quality test lab which includes ordering, tracking, and setting up evaluation samples.
- Define methods for review and evaluation of products by popular review sites and publications, and use the latest tools for setup and calibration of products ISF Certification is preferred.
- The individual will write test documents, technical reports, and presentations for a wide audience that includes management in the US and Korea, technicians, engineers, and managers.
- SKS Sales Team Support:
- Pricing, Program support
- Consumer facing promotion support : SPIFF, Consumer Rebate, BUMRP
- SKS PRM : NPI issues, Long-term needs, Competitive analysis
- Product solutions : Spec-sheet, Install issues, Service issues trouble shooting
- Builder Sales Team Support:
- Quote support (Product info, Profit analysis, NPI/EOL update, Mix suggestion)
- Builder PRM : dedicated model, Core policy collaboration, Spec-sheet
- Program support : Model Home / Display / Personal Use / Influencer / Sell-out MDF
- Operational support : SCM, AR/AP, SVC, IT issues trouble shooting
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree is required
- 10 - 15 years experience in consumer electronics, competitive intelligence, product management, strategic marketing, or strategy/management consulting required;
- Experience working in heavily matrixed organizations with competing initiatives and ability to multi-task
- Luxury Appliance and Builder experience a major plus with Luxury a requirement
- Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
- Ability to present to all levels of the organization
- Business Savvy with an eye for identifying opportunities to promote the brand.
- Proficient in all MS Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take in account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies, where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied .
