Daniel Benjamin

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Director of Product, Services and Sales Operations @ Samsung Electronics UK
Reigate, GB
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Reigate, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Samsung pledges to create and deliver quality products and services that enhance convenience and foster smarter lifestyles for its customers around the world. Samsung is dedicated to improving the global community through its constant pursuit of ground-breaking innovations and value creation.I work in the Mobile Division responsible for leading the Product, Pricing & Launch Management teams with a focus on enhancing the share and revenue growth of the product in its market. Looking to identify opportunities that lead to the growth of the product through innovation while still maintaining the fundamental business goals & priorities.I am a father of two who spends most of my spare time playing football, golf and training the boys for Triathlons.

Daniel Benjamin's Current Company Details
Samsung Electronics UK

Samsung Electronics Uk

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Director of Product, Services and Sales Operations
Reigate, GB
Employees:
690
Daniel Benjamin Work Experience Details
  • Samsung Electronics Uk
    Director Of Product, Services And Sales Operations
    Samsung Electronics Uk
    Reigate, Gb
  • Samsung Electronics Uk
    Director Of Product, Services & Sales Operations
    Samsung Electronics Uk Jan 2024 - Present
    Chertsey, Surrey, Gb
  • Samsung Electronics
    Head Of Product Planning & Pricing
    Samsung Electronics Sep 2018 - Dec 2023
    Suwon-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Kr
    I work in the Mobile Division responsible for leading the Product, Pricing & Launch Management teams with a focus on enhancing the share and revenue growth of the product in its market. Looking to identify opportunities that lead to the growth of the product through innovation while still maintaining the fundamental business goals & priorities.
  • Canon (Uk)
    Head Of Product Marketing
    Canon (Uk) 2011 - Aug 2018
    Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Gb
    This role is responsible for the creation and implementation of the annual Product Strategy and Business Plan across the UK and Ireland. I currently oversee a team of 8 with the responsibility for pricing, positioning and channel distribution through the life of products within each product group from launch to EOL, monitoring both the market trends and internal forecasting. The position focuses on Channel Management, pricing policy, OB/RB process, product/activity planning across 14 different product groups. A key aspect of the role is to make sure there is strong collaboration between Sales and Trade Marketing as well as Product Management and Sales in Europe. This is to ensure that the needs of the UK & IE are being communicated, whilst at the same time influencing the end results. Key highlights to date include record market share in DSLR, DSC, MFP, SFP & Pro Video and maintaining number one market share in the Imaging market.More recently I have been involved in negotiations with a number of collaborations such as Rugby World Cup Activation, AFOY, TPS, LFW, Somerset House & Disney, targeting new segments whilst amplifying all activities through social & digital channels.
  • Canon (Uk)
    National Key Account Manager
    Canon (Uk) 2010 - 2011
    Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Gb
    I took on a new challenge of moving into sales where I was responsible for Canon UK’s largest consumer imaging customer, Jessops. In the first year I managed to grow the business by 12% and for 2011 set Jessops a stretched target of £80m, which represented a growth of 19%. During this time I gained a better understanding of the impact the sales force has on the business and how a marketing & sales collaboration is key in order to drive profitable growth. This role has helped me to improve my negotiation skills, relationship management and has enabled me to work on some key European Initiatives such as the European Collaborative Demand Planning Pilot and developing the next stage of shop in shop concepts.
  • Canon (Uk)
    Product Marketing Manager (7 Month Secondment)
    Canon (Uk) 2009 - 2010
    Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Gb
    I was responsible for both the Photo/Video Team and the Office Product Team managing 10 people. During this time I oversaw the recruitment and development of two new members to the team, the 2010 budget process, organised the pre-disclosure process which resulted in our best ever ranging, represented product marketing in the Senior Management Meetings, and launched our new range of products at our press & dealer events.
  • Canon (Uk)
    Photo/Video Group Product Manager
    Canon (Uk) 2008 - 2009
    Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Gb
    Promoted to a team leader role whereby I was responsible for the coaching & management of the Photo/Video team which included the DSC product manager, DSLR product manager, Digital Video product manager and the Product Intelligence Professional. During this time I was responsible for setting the 2009 budgets, creation of the Photo/Video business plan, establishing & supporting a consistent planning culture, promoting & monitoring in store and online conversion, developing & recruitment of new members of the team.
  • Canon (Uk)
    Senior Product Manager – Dsc & Small Format Photo Printers.
    Canon (Uk) 2006 - 2008
    Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Gb
    As ‘product champion’ in the UK I was responsible for the day to day marketing activities to ensure profitability and market share targets were met, along with the longer term more strategic aspects of developing and growing the UK Digital Camera and small format printer business. I was also responsible for the development and delivery of the product marketing plan. This included product & pricing management; competitor analysis and product life cycle planning, event management and effective communication of new product information to sales and key customers. For successful results this ensured segmenting customers and tailoring products to meet the requirements of specific customers in the UK market was essential, whilst setting & achieving product budgets; analysing the UK market and managing A&SP spend to ensure company objectives and targets are met.I was responsible for recruiting, selecting and managing the Industrial Placement student and junior members of the team. Key competencies were communication, business awareness, innovation & creativity and project & resource management.My strengths also lie in effective management of the monthly forecast process, challenging and influencing the forecast submitted by sales team, proactively monitoring product performance and maximising UK’s opportunity to achieve budget.
  • Canon (Uk)
    Product Manager – Digital Still Camera (Dsc)
    Canon (Uk) 2004 - 2006
    Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Gb
    I was responsible for Digital IXUS, PowerShot & SELPHY brands in the UK & Ireland and accountable for a product turnover of over £100 million. This involved communication of market information internally; primarily to Canon Europe, Canon Inc Japan, sales and press. Discussions included new product development, pricing, new product strategy, positioning and activity. The other part of the role was managing customer relationships externally; with customers, dealers and agencies. Presentation of marketing strategies and product information to large national accounts such as Dixons Stores Group, Jessops, Comet and Argos to ensure Canon is their no.1 brand choice. I worked alongside Account Managers to develop individual customers’ business. Strong interpersonal skills were required to influence the sales team and ensure my products were their key focus.
  • Canon (Uk)
    Marketing Executive – Digital Video
    Canon (Uk) 2000 - 2004
    Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Gb
    I was responsible for all elements of the marketing mix. This included; product life cycle and pricing management, product launches, developing and executing local product business plans, setting and achieving budgets, management of promotional campaigns and Advertising & Sales Promotion budgets, communication of product strategies and market information to local sales teams and managing customer relationships, both internal and external. I developed a strong understanding of the market, established a good reputation as a product manager and achieved the highest sales result in 2003, outselling all other Canon sales organisations.
  • Sony Electronics
    Marketing Assistant
    Sony Electronics 1998 - 1999
    San Diego - Us | Tokyo - Jp, Us
    My role was to provide support to the Personal Audio Video department, specialising in Personal Video. During my year I became proactively involved in key product management tasks including line up development and negotiations, budgeting, procurement and developing a strong working relationship with the European business groups. I also experienced a number of new product launches, price repositioning, analysing and providing marketing intelligence and learning new technical skills, such as gaining excellent knowledge in navigating with SAP.

Daniel Benjamin Skills

Product Management Product Marketing Strategy Competitive Analysis Management Sales Marketing Strategy Marketing

Daniel Benjamin Education Details

  • Aston University
    Aston University
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