Panasonic Connect - Product Manager

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What You Get to Do:

The Product Manager is the subject matter expert and manages all go-to-market activities and roadmap planning related to the product line to gain market share and profitability. A successful Product Manager must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently in a cross-functional environment and influence key stakeholders to drive sales and growth of the category. This position is responsible for managing current product solutions as well as leading future product development activities in collaboration with sales company and factory teams.

The Product Management role requires a passionate individual with strong work ethic, verbal and written communication skills, technical knowledge of IT systems and a high value on team collaboration to accomplish mutual goals and objectives.

Business Management:

• Day-to-day activities include, but are not limited to, digital signage solution development, sales and partner support, product training and education, competitive analysis, promotion planning, marketing communication, life-cycle management, SKU and price management, and inventory management.

Market Analysis and Customer Engagement:

• Responsible for planning activities to expand the category, which includes Voice-of Customer collection and analysis, market research, competitive analysis, product and solution requirement documentation and business case development for strategic alignment with market demand and customer satisfaction.

New Business Development:

• Work with targeted customers, engineering, sales, and business development to identify, analyze, propose, and test new product and business opportunities that will accelerate Product Category growth and profitability across all vertical markets. This includes Panasonic products, as well as 3rd party accessories and solutions.

What You'll Bring:

• Working knowledge of Digital Signage Systems (Hardware, Software, and network infrastructure). Working knowledge of Navori Digital Signage platform preferred.

• Technical hardware and software background with the ability to communicate to multiple stakeholders at the customer side (IT, Marketing, Executive Management).

• Collaborate with Engineering on integration testing and evaluation of solutions for potential deployment.

• Build business cases for digital signage solutions including by not exclusive to potential revenue, profit margins, inventory levels, sales cycles and support requirements.

• Continually monitor market demands and feedback relative to in development and launched solutions.

• Proven success in launching new product, market messaging and product life cycle management.

• Experience managing pricing and programs for channel (distribution and resellers), and direct customers

Education and Experience:

• College degree desired in Business Development or Engineering.

• 5-7 years or equivalent experience in Product Management and/or Product Engineering.

• Experience with Digital Signage systems (hardware, software, infrastructure). Neural Network experience preferred.

• Experience with professional A/V system applications.

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills with passion for individual and team success

• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and team-oriented environment

• Detail oriented, analytical, decisive with exceptional organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills

Communications:

• High level of proactive communication (written/oral)

• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills

• Build networks, collect, and share wisdom through training and experience

• Clear, concise method of communicating information to internal and external customers

Other Requirements:

• Remote location

• 40 percent travel

What We Offer:

The salary range of $110,000 $140,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives

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  High Performance Culture
• A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Rewards and Recognition
• Learning & Development Opportunities Across Multiple Business Units
• Competitive compensation packages
• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid Parental Care Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Volunteer time off
• Total Well Being Program
• Employee Referral Program

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.

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