Product Manager
Current
Turin Area, Italy
New product Development, conduct product roadmap, OEM/ODM solutions design, conduct marketing requirement documents, cost analysis, forecast, schedule, competitor analysis, new product launch plan sales training. Work with cross functional team (mkt communication, sales, technical support, production, purchase, engineering team) to develop & launch products. • Marketing plan set-up • Setting of the activity of sampling of new products and subsequent analysis of the test reports • Supervision of the technical sample tests (reference measurement) • Responsability for the introduction of new products in the offering range• Scouting (working together with the Technical Office)• Products image set-up (logo, packaging, labels)• Market commercial positioning (competition and pricing)• Commercial results analysis• Budgeting• Commercial Relationships with the suppliers (China, Korea, Taiwan)• On-site meetings with the suppliers (on average three times per year)• Negotiation with suppliers about costs and purchase conditions• Demand Planning (working together with the Purchasing Office)• Support and training to Customer Service Team on new products• Support and supervision on training to the Italian and International sales force, for the application of the proper sales techniques and the correct implementation of the business strategies.• Setting of the marketing presentation (folder, leaflet, guide, etc.)• Organization of Italian trade fairs (related to CCTV) • Website and Catalogue updatesKey capabilities• Experienced managing and supervisor• Extensive experience in challenging and critical situations • Good problem solving skills with the ability to think logically and analytically • Able to work on individual assignment and as flexible member of a team • Customer focused approach