The Product Manager has overall responsibility for achieving the sales and profit targets for the related product groups and creating the highest return for both Tech Data and the vendor. While responsible for revenue outcomes, this is a sales enablement position. This will be achieved through marketing programs, sales training, sales support, technical pre-sales support, vendor contract and vendor relationship. These activities, especially sales and marketing are targeted at both the Tech Data extended sales team and the partner community.
Responsibilities:
Assist in creation and execution of business plans for the vendor product group and associated services that achieve agreed vendor revenue targets, including business forecasting and business planning for product groups with vendors.
Implementation of sales enablement programs for Tech Data and partners and carry out marketing programs to support product group objectives.
Developing an understanding of markets, customers’ needs and competition
Assist in designing effective planning, including inventory turns, inventory fulfilment and inventory obsolescence minimisation.
Provision of various reports for the purposes of commercial decision making.
Maintenance and development of operational level vendor relationships, ensuring highest and continuously improving levels of vendor and partner satisfaction
Support to ensure the sales team is performing at optimum levels for the relevant product group. This will require a close working relationship with the Channels Sales Team.
In order to execute product leadership it will be necessary to maintain knowledge of sales processes, proposals, pipeline management, partner engagement so that remedial actions can be recommended where necessary.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
3 to 5 Years of relevant work experience is required.
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Information Technology/Marketing/Business Studies/Engineering or other relevant course of study or Equivalent
Possesses strong data entry skills.
Able to execute instructions and to request clarification when needed.
Able to demonstrate complex problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making.
Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency.
Able to perform complex mathematical calculations.
Able to communicate clearly and convey necessary information.
Able to converse and write effectively in English and other local / regional language.
Able to create and conduct formal presentations.
Able to interact effectively with higher levels of management (managers & above)
Able to negotiate skillfully and promote/sell ideas persuasively.
Understand, communicate, and collaborate effectively with people across various identities.
Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion.
Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
Able to adjust readily to change and adapt as needed.
Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
Able to collaborate and build solid, effective working relationships with others.
Able to effectively multi-task.
Working Conditions:
Occasional non-standard work hours or overtime as business requires.
Frequent Travel Required (25%).
Tech Data Statements:
Tech Data is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Tech Data will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact your recruiter
Tech Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Tech Data we embody our shared values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Excellence and Inclusion. Our organization strives to provide a diverse and inclusive environment for all our colleagues, company and community.
What’s In It For You?
- Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
- Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
- Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
- Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
- Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.
At Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!
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