PRODUCT- Product Manager

HVAC
Job Description

Job Title:

Product Manager

Department:

Product

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Position reports to:

Sr. Product Manager

Position Summary (Purpose of job):

This position will be responsible for overall end-to-end product portfolio strategy that aligns with and helps to shape Samsung HVAC’s long-term vision and strategies. This role provides product road map development and execution between Samsung HVAC and Samsung HQ, internally within the Product Management team, Management team, externally with sales and customers, as well as product management and education. This position shall establish a connected responsibility with other department stakeholders including sales, marketing, operations, I/T, and technical service to facilitate and execute the product roadmap and provide critical information to other departments as necessary to execute the product rollout and/or ongoing product support.

Key Responsibilities

%

1.

Product roadmap development and execution with gathered market needs including, market and regulatory trends to ensure the next generation of products are at the forefront of Samsung HVAC’s long-term vision and strategies.

40

2.

Cross functional execution that involves the support to and from sales, operations, product marketing, technical service, training, and I/T. This includes internal systems, rebate tracking platform data management, rebate program registration, collaboration and guidance with Regulatory manager and local sales team in these respective markets.

35

3.

Work with 3rd party suppliers to enhance the long-term product portfolio

10

4.

Customer facing engagement that includes special product representations, organizations, and utility relations that directly impact Samsung product sales and development.

15

100%

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Education/Training –

• Bachelor’s degree required - advanced degree in engineering or business or related field preferred
• 5-7 Years of VRF, multi-split, and minisplit product experience.

Business Experience –

• Exceptional product management and operational business experience
• Extensive experience with various go-to-market sales channels including stocking distribution, commercial manufacturers reps, strategic regional and national accounts.
• Familiarity with different product launches and phaseout
• Excellent oral and written communication, persuasion, diplomatic, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills –

• Experience selling skills, presentation skills, combined skills of business acumen and technically sound comprehension of the business and recognizing the customer’s abilities and challenges.
• Excellent creative problem solving and strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop innovative product strategies.
• Analytical and decisive decision making with the ability to prioritize and communicate objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to ensure compliance with all internal and external management as well as customers.

• Must be computer proficient - particularly in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Working Conditions:

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) –

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) –

• Operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and view a video display terminal more than 90% of work time.
• Visual acuity, color distinction, and numeric and character detail distinction for the analysis and preparation of statistical reports and information
• Lift, move, or adjust general office equipment, boxes, or materials weighing up to 25 pounds using proper materials handling equipment and procedures.
• Occasionally work additional hours beyond normal schedule
• Ability to travel as needed both (Domestic and International)

(This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)