|
Consumer
Products
|
Job
Reference
|
Description
|
Submit
Resume
|
|
4886
|
Divisional Merchandise Manager
NYC
Are
you a senior level buyer looking for career advancement with a well-known,
successful retailer? If you are a creative thinker who also has
excellent analytical skills, and want to be part of a growing, profitable
and fast paced organization, you’ll want to hear more about this great
opportunity!
Ideal
candidate will have a demonstrated track record in the following:
-
Hire,
train and lead a team of Buyers, Assistant Buyers, and Planners.
-
Know
how to create a cohesive assortment of products
-
Manage
all aspects of merchandising; determine appropriate merchandise in
stores
-
Experience
managing a significant volume, wide range of SKUs and wide vendor base
-
Strong
creative skills, understanding of the customer, eye for the product
-
Strong
analytical skills, good financial acumen, ability to “own” the
business
-
Excellent
negotiation and communication skills
-
Hardgoods
experience is a plus
$150K - $175K + Bonus
|
|
4883
|
Vice President of Operations
Westchester, NY
Are
you are a smart, analytic problem solver with a demonstrated track record of
creating systems/processes to improve efficiencies?
Our client, an entrepreneurial, stable and growing service company is
seeking a forward thinking VP of Operations who will drive ideas and
strategies to improve the business and capture market share.
This is a great opportunity to be an integral part of the executive
management team and have an impact on the future of the company!
Ideal
candidate is a decisive proven leader, who is analytical and understands
process and process improvement. This position requires a people person with
a high-energy level, who is a self-motivated leader, and who can effectively
plan, manage and direct the day-to-day activities of the operations and
service departments. The VP of
Operations will be responsible for all business functions for the assigned
areas, including team development, administration, and operating and capital
budgets. In addition, the VP
will assist the CFO in managing expenses to optimize cost of service,
Installation, Shop,
Warehouse and oversee procurement of parts and supplies; manage
staffing to assure adequate personnel coverage, and succession planning, in
addition to maintenance, security and facility upkeep.
Responsibilities
include:
• Responsible
for daily operations management.
• Participate
with the CEO and CFO in the development of strategic initiatives.
• Translate
business vision and strategy into operational tactics and resource
allocation, with emphasis on service delivery and effectiveness.
• Build
a support team and infrastructure needed to achieve operational objectives.
• Maintain
a positive and ethical work climate that is conducive to attracting,
retaining and motivating top quality individuals at all levels.
• Ensure
that the company achieves and maintains an exemplary competitive position
within the industry.
• Monitor
operational performance against goals to ensure that progress is being made,
and take corrective action, when required.
• Conduct
regular meetings with direct reports and department heads to ensure that
priorities are clear and coordination is good.
• Implement
programs and efficiencies that meet organizational goals.
• Evaluate
under performing or non-performing functions and/or individuals and develop
a strategy to take corrective action, and implement, as required.
Requirements
include:
• Bachelor’s
degree in Business or Engineering; Master’s degree and/or MBA is
preferred.
• Excellent
verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation and speaking
capability, with the ability to work with a wide variety of individuals with
diverse backgrounds, both inside and outside the organization.
• Previous
leadership experience with a proven record of process and continuous
improvement, at an executive level, within a service driven environment
and/or related industry.
• Specific
experience in employee training, mentoring, setting individual goals and
targets, evaluating performance, and recruiting staff
• Proficiency
in standard office software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook,
with familiarity using various other operating software programs or
applications, with the analytical acumen to interpret data to make sound
business decisions.
$100 - $125K
|
|
4876
|
E-Commerce
Merchandise Manager
Northern, NJ
If
you are a creative E-Commerce Merchandise Manager with a track record of
expanding your categories and customer base, this is a great opportunity to
grow an established brand. In
this role, you will lead in the development, planning, execution and
communication of the merchandising strategy, maximize business performance
and profitability, create competitively dominant merchandise assortments and
ensure a focused continuity and innovation across the brand.
With full P&L responsibility, ensure that pricing, promotional
strategies and marketing support the desired sales, turnover and margin
plans.
The E-Commerce Merchandise Manager is responsible for merchandise
management, content management, and photography management, including:
- Review merchandise reporting and web site
analytics and insure the best merchandise balance to maximize sales
- Work with the fulfillment team in tracking the
arrival of goods and coordinate publication of new items
- Manage the collection of all content assets for
the company ecommerce site
- Manage site navigation and search through
keyword redirects, dimension order and product results
- Partner with marketing team to maximize site
performance, and to create and implement site promotions
- Work with IT in the deployment of all releases
- Build and maintain category landing pages
- Work with photographer to plan and schedule
photo shoots
Ideal candidate will have:
- 5+
years retail experience, apparel or fashion related background is a plus
- 4+
years online merchandising experience
- Experience
with data management systems; extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
|
|
4833
|
Marketing
Manager
Chicago
Well-known, financially stable consumer products
company with significant market share in its category is seeking a Marketing
Manager to manage day to day marketing operations, including licensing
activities, e-commerce promotions & web content management, marketing
communications and analyzing market data. Unique opportunity to be hands-on
and wear a lot of hats in this entrepreneurial company with global
resources!
Ideal candidate must have:
- 5
years experience in consumer products
- Licensing
experience - successful track record working with licensors such as
Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon and managing the contracts process
- Experience
managing an e-commerce site, developing online and e-commerce
promotions, email blasts
- Excellent
analytical and communication skills
$60-$80K
|
|
4851
|
International Sales Manager
Los Angeles, CA
If you have at least 5-10 years of experience managing
and developing business for CPG (Consumer Package Good) companies and have a
track record of growing and developing sales with major retailers in Europe
and Asia, you may fit. This
company is a fast growing entrepreneurial Consumer Products manufacturer and
believes it has a lot of potential internationally.
If you have the background and experience, please apply.
Must currently live in the LA area.
$100K to $150K
|
|
4843
|
Real
Estate Manager
New York Metro Area
Our
client, a growing, profitable specialty retailer is seeking a Real Estate
Manager who will be responsible for the
company’s real estate portfolio, including existing locations and new
store roll outs. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and
critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to be flexible and
multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
If you are looking for the next step in your career, this is a great
opportunity to be part of a robust, expanding business with
tremendous career potential.
Responsibilities
include:
- Negotiation
of key business terms such as economics, kickout rights, lease term,
co-tenancy protection, signage rights, construction riders, etc.
- Drafting
LOIs & tracking deal progress
- Site
selection analysis through use of analytical and subjective tools
including proforma financial modeling, sales projections and demographic
analysis
- Overall
trade area market studies
- Directing
& coordinating with internal departments such as construction,
facilities, legal, finance & operations
- Establishing
and maintaining tenant rep broker networks
- Negotiation
of renewals and rent concessions
- Building
& implementing department policies and procedures to ensure best
practices
- Resolve
landlord/tenant disputes and ensuring Landlord’s lease obligations are
fulfilled.
- Enforcing
tenant rights lease provisions such as co-tenancy rents and tenant
exclusives
Ideal
Candidate will have:
- 3
– 5 + years experience working in retail real estate either with
another retailer or shopping center developer
- Exceptional
computer skills including master at Excel and experience using mapping
and demographic software
- General
knowledge of construction matters
- Ability
to problem solve and perform with sense of urgency
$90K-$110K
|
|
4842
|
Manager,
Supply Chain Planning
Chicago, IL
REPORTS TO:
Senior Vice President of Operations
SUMMARY OF
RESPONSIBILITIES
The
Manager of Supply Chain Planning provides
business level production and materials planning leadership within
operations. Develops policies and tactics for production and inventory
control, logistics, product capacity planning, and customer volume analysis.
Works closely with sales leaders, plant managers, materials managers,
and financial leaders to plan, organize, direct, and technically support
effective enterprise resource planning and control in a high volume consumer
products production environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Develops,
and analyzes business level demand and capacity planning model to simulate
capacity requirements using budget forecasts and business updates. Simulates
alternative load profiles to simulate various loading schemes or product
location plans for both manufactured and sourced products.
Identifies critical conditions and communicates optional strategies.
2.
Administers
inventory model to monitor trends, simulate future plans, and implement
countermeasures. Develops the
metrics for the manufacturing locations to follow.
3.
Communicates,
directs and facilitates production and materials control tactics to achieve
customer delivery goals, inventory, and efficiency objectives.
4.
Develops,
analyzes, and leads sales and operations resources planning model
integration – customer volume trend, inventory, and operations resource
planning. Work with sales leaders on a daily basis.
5.
Works
with plant managers, materials managers, and plant controllers developing
production and inventory control strategies using MRP data and information.
Trains personnel as necessary.
6.
Provides
tactical production and inventory control direction and leadership support,
as needed to the plant and supplier sites.
7.
Leads
and facilitates international make-buy and total cost assessments.
8.
Facilitates
product availability and capacity analysis for significant customer increase
requests. Develops customer
capacity survey analysis. Supports sales executives with direct customer
communications regarding capacity and availability.
QUALIFICATIONS
BS
in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or
BA in business with extensive hands on experience.
Certification
at the CPIM level by the American Production Inventory Control
Society.
Minimum
10 years of materials management experience in high volume consumer products
manufacturing and assembly. Demonstrated hands on management experience of
warehouse operations, logistics operations, inventory control, master
scheduling, supply chain demand management, and MRPII systems
administration. MRP II implementation experience and JDE experience is a big
plus.
Strong
quantitative business analysis and systems modeling skills.
Ability to query databases and extract data for analysis in
spreadsheets. Statistical model
building skills is a plus
Solutions
driven who approached problems with a positive and collaborative attitude.
Strong
communication skill, team building skills, and performance management
skills.
$75,000 to $100,000
|
|
4814
|
Product Manager
Kansas
Exciting, growing consumer products company, with the largest brand in
its category, is seeking a creative and strategic Product Manager with solid
business acumen. If you are
looking for an opportunity to use your skills in a company with huge growth
opportunity, this may be your next career move!
Responsibilities
include:
·
Work cross-functionally with sourcing, engineering, sales, and finance in
an effort to continue category growth and leading-edge innovation.
·
Manage all product marketing activities including new product development,
pricing, packaging, line maintenance, promotion etc. to optimize category
profit and growth objectives.
·
As product expert, regularly support Sales Team during product
presentations to key customers.
·
Research existing market conditions and conduct feasibility studies to
determine market demand for existing products as well as new products.
·
Prepare and present business plans justifying new product opportunities
and lead cross-functional team through the new product development cycle.
·
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape
both domestic and globally to include competitive pricing, features, and
specs.
·
Works closely with marketing research, sales, operations, distribution,
advertising, advertising agencies and legal in the development of marketing
plans.
Requirements
include:
·
Bachelor’s
degree in Business or Marketing
·
3-5+
years experience in Marketing/Product Management
·
Demonstrated
understanding of the new product development cycle and ability to identify
new product opportunities.
·
Ability
to interact directly with customers and senior level management.
·
Cross-functional
experience across multiple disciplines (i.e. Marketing, Design, Finance,
Supply Chain, QA, etc)
$70-$90K + Bonus
|
|
4820
|
Director of Social Media & Community
Northern NJ
Are you a creative, outgoing individual who is excited
about getting customers involved in talking about the brand?
Our client, a successful, profitable and growing retailer, is seeking
a Director of Social Media & Community who will actively participate in
developing the strategic platform and leadership of the social media
conversations for its brand. If you are looking for an opportunity to
integrate and utilize the social media space to increase and leverage brand
awareness and drive consumer participation, this could be your next career
move!
Responsibilities include:
- Lead
the process of creating a strategic vision social platform creative and
media executions in support of social marketing objectives to build the
brand, drive sales, engage customers, create a positive brand experience
and increase loyalty
- Oversee
the brand related online conversations on blogs and other online social
medial channels
- Work
with the Agency to maintain visible Facebook, YouTube, Twitter accounts
and other social media profiles.
- Lead
the development of a strategic platform that allows for the team to post
and promote interactive content that encourages participation and the
development of member generated content to ensure that the community is
actively engaged
- Report
on the effectiveness of social site placement and conversations on the
web
by leading the development of the key metrics by which
“success” will be gauged and manage the program to maximize results.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Communications, Journalism, English, PR, Marketing or related
field
- 7-10+
years related business experience
- 3-5+
years of social media experience leading social media strategy, content
and initiatives for a major customer-focused brand.
- Previous
experience with social media campaigns (web feeds, blogs, forums,
podcasts, etc)
- Demonstrated
experience in social networking and community building
- Demonstrated
experience in developing innovative social media and online marketing
campaigns and developing content to deliver on business and brand goals
$125K- $145K + Bonus
|
|
4774
|
Food Professionals - Sales Opportunity Westchester,
NY
Do you have a passion for fine food?
If you are a true foodie with four-star restaurant experience and an
entrepreneurial spirit, here is a unique opportunity to manage and develop
high end restaurant accounts, selling fine food products to top chefs in the
Westchester/southern CT area. Prior
sales experience is not a prerequisite, but in order to be successful in
this role, you must: be an
enthusiastic self starter with a strong knowledge of and passion for food
and fine dining; possess excellent communication and presentation skills; be
detail oriented, determined and dedicated; enjoy a challenge and have a
desire to achieve excellence.
|
|
4810
|
National
Account Director
Do
you have progressive experience in Consumer Products with at least several
years of managing Target? Have
you been able to achieve being a customer business partner with Target?
Do you have strong business skills including the ability to think
strategically to create a plan that grows market share?
Do you have strong analytic skills as well as the ability to manage
$100 Million of volume? If you
have exceptional sales and business skills and the above criteria, apply.
Essential
Duties & Responsibilities
Ideal
candidate is in the Minneapolis area close to Target and Best Buy HQ
1)
Develop Target, Target.com and Best Buy listings that meet the requirement
of Company Sales and Marketing department.
a.
Create customer plan o grams that best fit Company and customer needs for
spring and Fall season.
b.
Optimize shelf space that allows Company to be merchandised competitively
and consistently in Target & Best Buy stores in which you manage.
2)
Develop Target, Target.com and Best Buy Account Business Plan that contains
the following:
a.
Item by item sales, profit and margin.
b.
Incorporate the program with Domestic and Import planning.
c.
Build a completive promotional plan that cycle 12 months.
d.
Manage shipments to match consumer trends and needs by account.
e.
Manage sell through by overseeing inventory that currently is within
account.
f.
Manage carry forward inventory to percent level that is agreed to with VP of
Sales.
3) Develop Target Account
Business analysts.
a.
Work with VP of Sales to define performance objectives.
b.
Utilize team approach to building total account programs
c.
Work with VP of Sales to develop a career path that suits the core makeup of
the business analyst.
4)
Create sales policy agreement that is consistent with corporate policy.
a.
Minimize year of year exceptions as it relates to corporate policies.
b.
Optimize advertising and promotional spend.
5)
Build Target, Target.com and Best Buy rapport through:
a.
Contact Target buying office a minimum once per week via in person meetings
and/or email/phone
b.
Contact Target.com buyer a minimum once per week via in person meetings and
and/or email/phone
c.
Contact Best Buy a minimum once per month in person meetings and /or
email/phone
c.
Establish rapport in other departments, i.e. Marketing, Promotions and
Merchandising.
d.
Set key timelines with accounts. These should reflect objectives relating to
the planning calendar of these accounts
i.
POG review dates
ii.
Toy Fair meeting dates
iii.
Seasonal review dates of customer visits
6)
Communication
a.
Consistent, timely and informative dialogue needed weekly to discuss
strategy and metrics. This communication is reviewed with the VP
of Sales as needed.
b.
Effective and manageable communication needed weekly with account buying
team to collaborate on the business.
c. Deliver
account presentations on an as needed basis regarding metrics that need
measurement at that point in time.
d.
Set the strategy and direction for Target and Target.com through
quarterly Joint Business Planning meeting with the goal of increasing sales
and market share.
7)
Budgets
a.
Manage account spending levels to optimize sales.
b.
Budget proper spending that has been outlined by VP of Sales to include:
travel and entertainment, both Blackberry and office phone usage,
Job
Qualifications
5+
years consumer products sales experience
Previous
Target experience, preferably as a Strategic Partner
Previous
content / software sales experience a plus
Strong
forecasting and analytical skills
Strong
communication skills both written and verbal
Strong
interpersonal skills with ability to work in a fast paced environment
|
|
4807
|
Creative
Director
Northern NJ
Well-known,
growing retailer with an exciting and fun product line is seeking a Creative
Director who will help to shape and communicate the brand.
If you are seeking creative challenges in a fast paced, style driven
business where you can help shape the look and feel of the brand, you will
want to hear more about this opportunity!
Responsibilities
include:
- Shape and communicate the
brand via advertising, point of purchase graphics and displays, and
other forms of marketing communication.
- Oversee creative
activities related to marketing communication company, managing the
production of advertising and design projects and budgets, and carrying
ideas through from conception to completion.
- Create and produce
creative marketing ideas, and build creative campaigns, establishing
plans for creative positioning and continuity for print and other
collateral materials.
- Direct the company’s
internal creative efforts as expressed in print and broadcast media,
Point Of Purchase materials and displays, internet, employee
communications and other marketing communications collateral materials.
- Manage and lead an
internal creative staff as well as agencies and other external
resources.
- Provide oversight and
management of all printing services; including print and POP purchasing,
and store sign fulfillment. Manage all store graphics and point of
purchase design, manufacturing and distribution.
Ideal candidates will have:
- B.A.
in Graphic Design and 5-10 years relevant experience with a retailer or
agency working on retail accounts
- Strong
portfolio with retail advertising and POP experience
- Strong
project management skills and ability to create project plans and briefs
- Proven
success executing multiple campaigns
- Demonstrated
leadership skills and experience building and managing successful
relationships with agencies
- Ability
to work in a collaborative environment
- Ability
and desire to be “hands-on”
- Macintosh
computer platform design experience.
Quark, In Design, Freehand, Illustrator and Photoshop software
experience
$125K
-$145K
|
|
4745
|
Business Unit Leader – Infant/Baby Products
Marketing & Product Development
Boston
Do you have strong industry experience in baby products
(playyards, high chairs, bassinets, swings, car seats, soft goods, etc.)?
Exciting company on a fast growth track is seeking a Business Unit
Leader to drive strategy and lead the team to execute it.
If you are looking for an opportunity to champion and grow a dynamic
business, this could be your next career move!
Ideal candidate will have:
- Specific
industry knowledge and expertise in baby gear – either hard goods (ie,
car seats) or soft goods, required
- 10-15+
years experience in marketing and/or product development/design
- Demonstrated
ability to lead and manage a cross functional team consisting of
marketing, design, project engineering, R&D, and quality
- Ability
to work with marketing communications, sales, and retailers
- Knowledge
of Asian manufacturing processes; ability to interface with vendors on
the development of programs
- Understanding
of the product development process from concept through production
$115 - $125K
|
|
4804
|
Engineering
Project Manager
South Boston, MA
Exciting
consumer products company on a fast growth track is seeking an Engineering
Project Manager who will be responsible for the daily management of all
details relevant to bringing a new concept to market. If you’re looking to
work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial product development environment, this
could be your next career move!
Responsibilities include:
- Work
in a team environment and interface in Industrial Design, Marketing and
Quality Assurance
- Responsibility
for the schedule, cost and delivery of all products within the line
- Communicate
with overseas and domestic vendors
- Responsibility
for the weekly updating of all pertinent details relevant to cost,
delivery dates, sales and marketing factors
Requirements
include:
- BS
in Engineering preferred
- 3-5
years experience in project management or a closely related field
- Fundamental
engineering skills in Product Design and Development.
- Well
rounded knowledge of the various manufacturing methods used in the
development of consumer goods
- Solid
working knowledge of injection molded plastic parts strongly preferred
- Ability
to travel to Asia twice a year
- Strong
communication and computer skills
$60
- $85K
|
|
4800
|
Director / VP
of Customer Service / Consumer Relations
Providence,
RI
Have you managed a team of either Customer Service OR
Consumer Relations personnel, ideally within a CPG company?
Are you strategic and have the ability to set strategy and implement
best practices so that the department is transformed from a cost center to a
profit center.
If you are smart, strategic and executional and are
looking to go to a fast growing category leader and be a significant part of
the management team, apply.
$80-130K+
|
|
4798
|
Global Product Manager - Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Minneapolis, MN
Exciting
consumer electronics company is looking for a Global Product Manager who
embraces challenges and wants to drive change.
This is a world-class legacy brand looking to revitalize and regain a
dominant position in the marketplace. Great
opportunity to get involved in next generation products, and be the
“go-to” person driving product strategy and execution, with high
visibility to senior management. In
this role, you will set the strategy and manage the product direction to
position the company as a market leader in the NAS SMB markets.
Strong background in NAS, related storage technologies and a proven
track record within the enterprise storage ecosystem is required. If you are
a leader with the ability to think strategically about the overall product
category, combined with a hands-on approach regarding product launch and
execution, this could be your next career move!
Responsibilities
include:
- Lead and set directives for
Product Marketing, Product Management and New Product Definition and
Introduction.
- Develop and deliver business
plan that defines short and long-term objectives and advance company’s
position in the Home, SoHo and SMB NAS markets.
- Drive the development of
product lifecycle and product management programs from concept through
development, marketing, distribution and sustaining support phases.
- Play a key role in tracking
competitive moves, market feedback, and determine appropriate
positioning and features to sustain competitive advantage in target
segments.
- Work closely with sales,
customers, engineering and manufacturing to assure product issues are
prioritized and resolved.
- Develop and oversee the
preparation of promotional materials including presentations, brochures,
white papers and other marketing collateral.
- Meet with partners/customers
to assess product roadmaps and feature/benefit attributes of new
products, and develop relationships where appropriate.
- Plan, implement and track
channel and retail programs to increase sell in and sell through of
products.
- Provide PR and Marcom support
involving specifications, in-depth technology support and presentations.
Ideal
candidate will have:
- Bachelors Degree and 5-10
years product management and marketing experience within NAS, media
servers and storage industry. MBA
preferred.
- 5-10 years marketing
experience successfully targeting tiered-OEMs, distribution, reseller,
retail and channels with Home, SoHo and SMB NAS products.
- Strong analytical and problem
solving skills; ability to assimilate data, draw meaningful conclusions
and define a coherent strategic direction
- Lifecycle product management
experience with major product programs, from concept through
development, marketing, distribution and sustaining support phases.
- Strong customer skills with
the ability to build relationships, partnerships and alliances; ability
to develop relationships in all cross-functional areas.
- Strong financial acumen with
previous experience managing P&L.
|
|
4787
|
Audio
Project Engineer
Minneapolis, MN
Exciting
consumer electronics company is looking for a talented, motivated and
accomplished Audio Project Engineer to design, develop and commercialize new
headphones and audio devices. This is a world-class legacy brand looking to
revitalize and regain a dominant position in the marketplace.
Great opportunity to get involved in next generation products, and be
the “go-to” person driving product execution, with high visibility to
senior management.
Responsibilities include
- Ensure
the timely shipment of audio products
- Adapt
current technologies, platforms, and consumer electronics system designs
to fulfill requirements established by Marketing.
- Play
direct role in consumer electronics audio system design, establishing
specifications, developing and improving headphones, earphones and
family devices.
- Provide
support for the product and implementation evaluation teams as required.
- Establish
strong relationships with outside engineering and contract manufacturing
firms.
- Provide
guidance, alternative solutions, and design input to the product
development process.
- Provide
technical guidance & training to contract manufacturers on specific
test methodologies and applications.
- Develops
certification strategies in collaboration with Product Quality, Safety
and Compliance organization for cost efficient and rapid certification
testing.
Qualifications
- BS
/ MS in Electrical Engineering
- 3
- 5+ years experience as a design engineer or project engineer with a
manufacturer of low power portable consumer, professional, or
“pro-sumer” electronics.
- The
ideal candidate also has experience with consumer wireless design.
- Experience
must include knowledge of: consumer wireless solutions, analog and
digital circuitry, audio electronic design, certification and/or design
in consideration of UL, CE, FCC, and ESD.
- Strong
project management skills; appreciation for the importance of continuous
process and product quality improvement.
- Demonstrated
ability to work cross-functionally with Program Management, Marketing,
ODMs, and other partners to propose solutions, tradeoff analysis, and
achieve shared objectives.
- Proven
systematic, process-oriented approach to problem solving and product
design.
- Ability
to quickly absorb and apply new technical and business information as
required.
- Foreign
Language skills in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish a plus
$95 - $110K
|
|
4786
|
Acoustic
Engineer
Minneapolis,
MN
Exciting consumer electronics
company is looking for a talented, motivated and accomplished Acoustic
Engineer to design, develop and commercialize new headphones, speakers and
other audio devices. This is a world-class legacy brand looking to
revitalize and regain a dominant position in the marketplace.
Great opportunity to get involved in next generation products, and be
the “go-to” person driving product execution, with high visibility to
senior management.
Responsibilities
include:
- Establish
center of excellence acoustic technology, maximizing sound quality
within the price and manufacturing constraints of the product
specification.
- Identify
and adapt design approaches and system designs to fulfill requirements
established by Marketing.
- Identify
necessary equipment and establish processes for evaluation and test of
acoustic systems.
- Play
direct role in consumer electronics audio system design, establishing
specifications, developing and improving headphones, earphones, speakers
and other family devices.
- Provide
support for the product and implementation evaluation teams as required.
- Maintain
strong relationships with outside engineering and contract manufacturing
firms.
- Provides
guidance, alternative solutions, and design input to the product
development process.
- Provide
technical guidance & training to contract manufacturers on specific
test methodologies and applications.
Qualifications
- BS
/ MS in Acoustic (or Mechanical or Interdisciplinary) Engineering
- 3
- 5+ years experience as a design engineer or project engineer with a
manufacturer of consumer, professional, or “pro-sumer” electronics.
- Ideal
candidate also has broad experience among earphones, headphones, and
traditional speaker systems.
- Ability
to balance pre-product development research tasks and short term actions
within the product development process.
- Strong
project management skills; appreciation for the importance of continuous
process and product quality improvement.
- Foreign
Language skills in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish a plus
$85 - $100K
|
|
4790
|
Consumer Electronics Program Manager - Gaming
Minneapolis, MN
Exciting
consumer electronics company is looking for a Program Manager who embraces
challenges and wants to drive change. This
is a world-class legacy brand looking to revitalize and regain a dominant
position in the marketplace. Great
opportunity to get involved in next generation products, and be the
“go-to” person driving product execution, with high visibility to senior
management.
Ideal candidate will
have experience in defining projects and programs, collecting requirements,
writing detailed functional and test specifications, coordinating efforts to
scope, scheduling and deploying new products, performing cost / benefit
analysis for features and communicating results throughout the organization.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage
the development and implementation process, focusing on delivery of new
or existing products. Monitor projects from initiation through delivery.
- Plan
and direct schedules and budgets. Ensure completion of the
project/product on schedule and within budget.
- Work
with product management to define strategy and requirements, and lead
cross-functional development teams from design through delivery; manage
the timelines for projects.
- Regular
communication with senior management on status, risks and change
control.
- Develop
products and customer program to meet product line growth objectives.
- Develop
Product Release Documentations (PRDs) of each product type.
- Calculate
costs, labor, Bill of Material and margins with engineering teams to
lock customer programs.
Requirements include:
- Bachelors
Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; Masters Degree (MS or
MBA) preferred
- 5-10
Years Program Management experience
- Strong
background in consumer electronics (or a related consumer technology
product). Experience in whole product development process of consumer
electronics or PC products from idea to mass production.
- Specific
experience in managing projects or product development involving gaming
(Wii, Xbox, PS3, etc.) is required. The ideal candidate has also had
experience in Personal Computer accessory product development as well.
- Experience
in Phase Gate Product Development processes is required.
- Experience
in program management with overseas manufacturing, strong handling
skills in manufacturing, quality control issues, testing and
qualification requirements, material and logistics.
- Demonstrated
leader with superior analytical abilities and strong decision making
skills
- PMP
Certification completed or in process is ideal
$100K- $120K
|
|
4785
|
Consumer
Electronics Program Manager - Video
Minneapolis, MN
Exciting
consumer electronics company is looking for a Program Manager who embraces
challenges and wants to drive change. This
is a world-class legacy brand looking to revitalize and regain a dominant
position in the marketplace. Great
opportunity to get involved in next generation products, and be the
“go-to” person driving product execution, with high visibility to senior
management. This is a leadership
position that drives deliverables through the Development and
Commercialization phases of the Product Life Cycle Management process.
Ideal
candidate will have experience in defining projects and programs, collecting
requirements, writing detailed functional and test specifications,
coordinating efforts to scope, scheduling and deploying new products,
performing cost / benefit analysis for features and communicating results
throughout the organization.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage
the development and implementation process of company's products,
focusing on delivery of new or existing products. Monitor the project
from initiation through delivery.
- Plan
and direct schedules and budgets. Ensure completion of the
project/product on schedule and within budget.
- Work with product management to define strategy
and requirements, and lead cross-functional development teams from
design through delivery, and mange the timelines for projects.
- Regular communication with senior management on
status, risks and change control.
- Develop products and customer program to meet
product line growth objectives.
- Develop required documentation for phase gate
reviews, vendor interaction, and product requirements.
- Calculate costs, labor, Bill of Material and
margins with engineering teams to lock customer programs.
- Manage cross-functional teams and hold team
members accountable for their commitments to deliverables.
Requirements
include:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or
Mechanical Engineering; Masters Degree (MS or MBA) preferred
- 5-10 Years Program Management experience
- Strong background in consumer electronics (or a
related consumer technology product).
Experience in whole product development process of consumer
electronics or PC products from idea to mass production.
- Specific experience in managing projects or
product development involving video products (camcorders, standard and
portable DVD players, etc.) is required. The ideal candidate has also
had experience in Personal Computer accessory or wireless product
development as well.
- Experience in Phase Gate Product Development
processes is required.
- Experience in program management with overseas
manufacturing, strong handling skills in manufacturing, quality control
issues, testing and qualification requirements, material and logistics.
- Strong leadership skills; ability to make
decisions, gain consensus, show flexibility, and encourage forward
progress
- PMP Certification completed or in process is
ideal.
- Language skills in Mandarin, Cantonese a plus
$100K
- $120K
|
|
4689
|
Apparel Designer
NYC Metro
Our client, an exciting
consumer products company is seeking an Apparel Designer who can create
innovative and imaginative designs. Are you an expert in the understanding of
fit, fabric, design, trend-watching, competitive analysis and execution?
This is a great opportunity to use your skills to develop unique
Novelty Wear. If you are a
“hands on” designer looking for an opportunity to grow and ultimately
lead a team, this could be your next career step!
This
position requires that you are of consistently high caliber in technical
execution and conceptual content, and possess a solid understanding of the
evolving marketplace. Further,
you are a self-starter and an innovator, and you desire to assume
responsibility for your creative development, with a proven style and
distinctive skill set in the way of novelty wearable product development.
Responsibilities
include:
- Developing
fresh, innovative, creative approaches through the use of distinctive
and innovative design styling.
- Maintaining
a strong, steady production of proven and new, high caliber designs and
assume technical & aesthetic responsibility in the on-time
completion of assignments.
- Understanding
of the retail environment, trends, fashion, commercial and fine art, and
integrating these into assigned products; anticipating market needs.
Ability to bring assignments to innovative and marketable conclusions.
Ideal
candidate will have:
- B.F.A.
with specialization in Fashion, Graphic Design or Illustration
- Strong
drawing and sketching skills
- Advanced
Mac computer skills in Freehand / Illustrator, Photoshop and Quark
- Understanding
of Asian manufacturing processes a plus
- Experience
in creating costumes a plus
$90K to $110K
|
|
4784
|
Associate
Online Merchandise Manager
San Francisco Bay Area
Well-known,
stable, profitable brick & mortar retailer has just started its
Ecommerce division and is building out its merchant team. This is a
“ground floor” entrepreneurial opportunity, with the resources of a
solid company to back it. If you
are a talented buyer with 2+ years online experience and good analytical
skills, this is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and help
build their ecommerce business.
Ideal
candidate will have:
·
2-4+ years retail experience in
a buying function
·
At least 2 years experience in
online merchandising is a must
·
Strong written and verbal
communication skills
·
Ability to multi task and
establish priorities in a fast paced environment
·
Good analytical skills;
knowledge of online analytics tools, ie, Omniture, etc.
$75K
- $90K
|
|
4782
|
Replenishment
Analyst/Allocaton
Northern NJ
Do you have 2+ years
experience working with replenishment systems in a retail environment, and a
demonstrated understanding of replenishment and inventory strategy?
This growing, well-known retailer is looking for a replenishment
analyst who will be responsible for implementing an efficient and profitable
replenishment strategy for stores; work with other departments to meet
inventory goals; and reconcile inventory and vendor needs while ensuring
vendor performance.
Responsibilities
include:
·
Manage ordering of goods to the stores
·
Ensure consistent and profitable in-season replenishment
strategies
·
Modify store replenishment settings to achieve sales and
inventory plans
·
Ensure optimal use of processes and policies to enhance
efficiency and effectiveness of the replenishment system
·
Meet or exceed forecast accuracy goals and store service level
objectives while achieving inventory targets
·
Maintain approved in stock goals for top skus
·
Work with buying staff and store operations to identify
sales/inventory opportunities
·
Monitor vendor performance and compliance; identify and
resolve inventory and vendor issues
Requirements include:
·
Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years experience with replenishment
systems (E3, Evant/NonStop Solutions preferred)
·
Experience with a specialty retailer with high SKU counts
preferred
·
Demonstrated understanding of replenishment and inventory
strategy
·
Proven analytical skills
·
Strong written and verbal communication skills
·
Strong PC skills: Excel,
Access, Word
$40K - $50K
|
|
4739
|
Sr. Dir./VP of Distribution & Logistics
Ontario, CA
Fast paced, successful and growing consumer
products company is seeking a head of Distribution & Logistics.
If you’re looking for a great opportunity to make an impact by
helping a company redesign its distribution network and systems from the
ground up, this may be your next career move!
Responsibilities include:
·
Oversee the multiple location
distribution/warehouse, transportation and logistic operations
·
Utilize continuous improvement
strategies and ensure transportation and distribution policies are aligned
with the company’s overall business plan.
·
Lead the company’s
implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
·
Drive major efficiency
improvements within the distribution operations.
Qualifications include:
·
Bachelor's degree required; MBA
preferred and 12 – 20+ years relevant experience
·
Ability to develop and create a
logistic strategy and establish optimal distribution and transportation
initiatives.
·
Proven experience leading
Distribution and Logistics operations within a consumer products
organization is a must.
·
Demonstrated experience
implementing several warehouse management systems.
WMS implementation experience with a top ERP system (Oracle/SAP WMS
modules) and/or top WMS application product (PKMS, Red Prairie) is a must.
·
Managerial experience in a large,
multi-disciplined/multi location organization and dynamic fast-paced
consumer products environment.
·
Must have put in a location system
in a warehouse
·
Must have run warehouses of at
least 250,000 sq. ft.+ in multiple locations
·
Knowledge of RF and bar code
technology
·
Transportation Management System
experience
·
Solid negotiating skills in ocean
freight and small package (FedEx/UPS) and implementation of CTPAT is ideal
Local Candidates ONLY
$125 - $150K + Bonus
|
|
4759
|
E-Mail
Marketing Manager
San
Francisco Bay Area
Great
opportunity to be part of a “ground floor opportunity” with an
established, thriving and profitable retail organization!
Our client is seeking a high energy e-mail marketing manager with a
proven track record and a “get it done” attitude. If you enjoy being
part of a growth environment, you’ll want to hear more about this
company’s plans to focus on and increase their online business!
Ideal
candidates will have:
- Bachelors
Degree and 3-5+ years experience in e-mail marketing programs
- Proven
ability to develop segmentation strategy, e-mail best practices, etc.
- Ability
to focus on strategic initiatives as well as be “hands-on” and
tactical
- Direct
to Consumer experience and track record of driving revenue to a brand
- Experience
working with E-mail Service Providers such as CheetahMail, iPost,
Responsys
$90
- $110K
|
|
4757
|
Brand Manager
Cincinnati
Are you a
classically trained CPG brand manager looking for an opportunity to be part
of an entrepreneurial, family friendly company that is investing in its
growth? Our client, a leading
marketer of consumer products is seeking a Brand Manager to be part of this
dynamic, successful company. If you have a solid track record of managing
the entire lifecycle of a marketing plan, let’s talk.
Responsibilities
include:
-
Developing
and delivering the annual brand P&L and Marketing Plans
-
Project
Management
-
Collaborating
with Global team and cross-functional partners
-
Continual
competitive analysis to identify business opportunities
Requirements
include:
-
Bachelor’s
degree in Marketing or related field.
Masters degree is preferred.
-
3-5
+ years of consumer marketing and/or consumer packaged goods experience
-
Strong
leadership and people management skills
-
Prior
experience owning brand P&L and marketing plans
-
Entrepreneurial
spirit
$115-$125K
+ Bonus
|
|
4761
|
Product Manager
Hoboken, NJ
Our client, a leader in its category of cutting-edge
and innovative products, is expanding and adding to its team. This is
a great opportunity for a Product Manager who will be responsible for
assisting in the strategic growth and development of brands and products.
If you have 3-5+ years product management experience and are a self-starter
with a “can-do” attitude, this may be the next step in your growing
career!
Responsibilities include:
· Assist with product
portfolio management, including product life cycle management, new product
development, new product launches, channel strategy, marketing
communications strategies and tactics
· Assist with the
management of retail and consumer focused Marketing initiatives, including
packaging & in-store communications
· Assist with the
implementation and monitoring of media efforts, consumer promotions, Public
Relations, etc.
· Provide competitive
and trend analysis reporting for both web and retail
· Execute consumer
market research to guide product development and messaging
· Develop Sales and
consumer collateral, including in-house initiatives requiring PhotoShop
experience
· Participation in web
and ecommerce management, content and promotions
Ideal Candidate will have:
· Bachelor’s Degree in
Marketing
· 3-5+ years experience
in consumer products marketing role
· Web Marketing experience is
a plus
· Beauty category experience
is plus
$80-$85K + Bonus
|
|
4387
|
Buyer/Merchandise Manager
Northern NJ
Are you a buyer looking for career advancement with a
well-known, successful retailer? Do you want to be part of a growing,
entrepreneurial company with a strong and knowledgeable management team?
If so, you will want to hear more about this great opportunity!
If you know how to create a cohesive assortment of
products, can manage all aspects of strategic and day to day merchandising,
determine appropriate merchandise in stores, have knowledge of product
development, excellent negotiation and communication skills and the ability
to lead and manage a team, let’s talk.
Responsibilities include:
- Ability
to create a cohesive assortment of products
- Demonstrated
experience in growing new and successful categories
- Strong
experience managing all aspects of strategic and day to day
merchandising
- Knowledge
of product development
- Excellent
negotiation skills
- Excellent
analytical skills
- Experience
in a sku-intensive, fast paced environment
$85 - $115K + Bonus
|
|
4732
|
Brand
Manager - Innovation
Cincinnati, OH
Are
you a classically trained CPG brand manager with strong innovation and new
products experience? Are you
looking for an opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial, family friendly
company that is investing in its growth?
Our client, a leading marketer of consumer products is seeking an
Innovation Manager to be part of this dynamic, successful company. If you
have a solid track record of identifying and developing consumer products
for new and existing brands 2-5 years out, let’s talk.
Responsibilities
include:
·
New concepts &
product development
·
Global marketplace
analysis
·
Gathering input and
feedback from key geographies
·
P&L business case
development
·
Global volumetric
forecasting
·
Budget management
·
Sales analysis
Requirements
include:
·
Bachelor’s degree
in Marketing or related field. Masters
degree is preferred.
·
3+ years of
progressively responsible brand management experience
·
Prior
marketing experience with a global brand is a plus
·
Experience managing new product development process
·
Beauty/personal
care experience is strongly preferred
$115K
- $125K + Bonus
|
|
4726
|
Inventory Control Manager
Central NJ
Fast growing
leading purveyor of top-quality specialty foods is seeking an Inventory
Control Manager who will be responsible for the integrity, security and
accountability of the inventory, and for monitoring and controlling
inventory levels. If you have
demonstrated experience in the food industry, ideally with perishable
inventory, this is a great opportunity to enhance your career with a well
known and respected company with great products.
Responsibilities
include:
·
Oversee
analysis and disposition of excess inventory and develop policy for reducing
and controlling inventory
·
Verify and
complete receiving reports against sales order and correct discrepancies.
·
Ensure a
high degree of customer satisfaction by developing an understanding of
customer expectations
·
Audit and
reconcile inventory reports; reconcile with inventory system from warehouse
inventory reports, credit memos, and variances; complete physical counts.
·
Allocate
space for storage of goods
·
Coordinate
and direct inventory cycle counts
·
Work
closely with the C.F.O. and Director of Operations regarding cash flow
issues
·
Work
closely with the Quality Assurance Manager to maintain high level of product
quality
·
Maintain
quality service by following organization standards, and developing new
standards where needed.
Requirements:
·
Must be
proficient in understanding of Cycle Count process
·
7-15 Years
experience in an inventory control role, with a minimum of 5 years in a
managerial role, experience in a refrigerated environment a plus
·
3-7 years
experience working with perishable product is a huge plus!
Must be able to effectively
communicate with other departments, and have strong analytical skills
$65K - $85K
|
|
4683
|
User
Experience Designer-Consumer Electronics Minneapolis,
MN
Leading
global developer and marketer of branded products and a world-class
portfolio of products, is seeking a talented and accomplished individual
to design and develop user-friendly interfaces for new Consumer
Electronics (CE) devices.
Responsibilities
include:
-
Leading
the development of simple, intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for
consumer electronic products.
-
Gathering
user-requirements through direct interaction with customers and/ or
marketing teams.
-
Working
with Brand and Product Managers to ensure alignment of user interface
design with brand promise and to ensure consistency within product
portfolio.
-
Developing
the information architecture and layout, along with the process and
information flow system.
-
Leading
the development of the following: prototypes to evaluate basic
functionality and usability; graphical user interface to evaluate user
friendliness and feel; appropriate software and firmware to enable
selected user interfaces.
-
Working
with ODMs, external software developers, leading and overseeing their
efforts.
-
Project
engineering responsibility including managing multiple tasks and
processes.
Candidates
must have:
-
Bachelors
degree in relevant field
-
8+
years relevant experience.
-
Strong
project management skills along with an appreciation for the importance
of continuous process and product quality improvement.
-
Prior
experience with programming displays and on-line programming,
demonstrated capability in Human Factors Engineering, and knowledge of
tools such as Humanoid and Peridot are highly preferred
$85-$110K
|
|
4684
Placed Candidate
|
Space
Planning/Merchandising Manager
Woonsocket, RI
Do you want to join a fast paced, dynamic company that,
unlike most, is experiencing significant growth and will continue to do so.
Do you want to be part of a company that is fun, makes cool products
and treats customers (major retailers like Walmart, Target) love them.
Requirements
·
3-10 years specifically with a space planning and
merchandising background
·
Great organizational skills
·
The ability to make presentations to Senior Management
·
The ability to work with Sales operations and all departments
·
The ability to work with major retailers and influence
buying/space planning decisions
If you are a star and want to be recognized, you need
to apply!
$60K - $90K
|
|
4688
Placed Candidate
|
Product Development
Manager
Westchester, NY
Our client, a well known consumer products company with
fun, creative products, is adding to its growing team. The Product Development
Manager will lead a team of product managers, designers and
production artists in order to expand into new product categories.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track
record of success in developing creative and exciting new programs covering
a wide range of products, as well as a strong understanding of the analysis
and financials that support these successful programs.
If you’re looking for a unique opportunity to use your creative and
business skills, let’s talk.
Ideal candidate will have:
- Great
design and fashion sense; ability to create products with a “wow”
factor!
- Ability
to partner with creative resources to develop a creative strategy and
line plan, execute on it and get products out to the market
- Understanding
of all phases of the product development process from concept through
working with overseas vendors, sourcing, costing, design and production
- Experience
working in mixed media, ie, injection molded plastics, print on paper,
etc.
- Strong
knowledge of packaging, planograms, merchandising & displays
Experience with toy, gift,
stationery or juvenile products will make you stand out
$90 – 115K +
Bonus
|
|
4703
Placed Candidate
|
Sr. Retail Activation Manager
Buffalo, NY
Well recognized consumer products company
with a solid history is continuing to grow – if you are smart, strategic
and creative and you have a solid track record in developing and executing
marketing initiatives to drive retail traffic and conversion, while
enhancing the brand and delivering results, you may be a great
addition to this team.
Responsibilities
include
·
Ensure that the creative treatment of the in-store &
direct retail experience accurately reflects
marketing/merchandising initiatives.
·
Identify and manage all marketing resources within the
specific market for top accounts
·
Build relationships with key partners such as retailers,
licensors, or corporate partners to develop brand building initiatives
- Enforce
brand Visual Merchandising standards to all levels of retail
- Contribute
to the strategic planning process for each retailer by working closely
with sales
- Establish
and communicate strategic retail priorities to the creative team in
advance of floorset, window display, signage and collateral
development
·
Communicate retail team interests in product placement
strategies
- Provides
direction to brand creative process
Requirements
·
Undergraduate
degree in Marketing required; MBA in marketing preferred.
·
8-10 years of
marketing experience plus at least one year of direct experience in a retail
market
·
Ability to
demonstrate success in:
- Creation
and execution of communications and promotional plans and briefs,
sales and promotional materials, and promotional events
- Building
and nurturing internal and external relationships
- Visual
merchandising experience
- Solid
understanding of core marketing principles
- Comprehension
of financial data and budgets
- Knowledge
of key communication channels within the market segment
- Understanding
of the Sales and the role it plays in determining the budget
Influencing
targeted retailers to understand the branding strategy developed
$80 - $110 + Bonus
|
|
4662
Placed Candidate
|
National Account
Manager – Food/Drug – CPG
Minnesota
Do you want to
join a company and industry that is fast paced, dynamic and growing?
Are you a talented
National Account Manager (NAM) with a record of achievement and
accomplishment?
Do you want to be
recognized for your successes and efforts?
If you have 5-10
years experience selling to Drug (Wallgreen, RiteAid, CVS) And Food
(Safeway, Albertsons, Supervalu, Publix, Kroger, etc) Customers and want to
leverage that experience to grow your career, please apply.
Our fast-paced, high-expectation environment seeks a talented
National Account Manager for the Food/Drug/Dollar accounts. This position is
ideally suited to an individual with 5-10 years of sales experience working
with national food & drug chains at the corporate level, selling a
consumer technology product.
Responsibilities
- Responsible
for implementing the sales and marketing plans to achieve sales goals
and maximize growth opportunities
- Responsible
to entire portfolio of products
- Communicate
sales opportunities to marketing and drive change to objectives
- Manage
a network of independent manufacturer’s representatives/brokers
- Responsible
for up to 15 Drug/Food/Dollar accounts
- Utilize
available data and analytical tools to create category plans that
address the customer’s needs, forecast product demand and effectively
manage inventory levels
- Monitor
and disseminate competitive activities
- Manage
the accounts pricing file and implement price increases
- Maintain
current financial pro-forma
- Maintain
and develop products and industry expertise in all relevant product
groups and industries
- Develop
and maintain relations with top executives, major account buyers as well
as with inventory planning, replenishment, supply chain management,
store operations, marketing, and category management planning to
understand account needs and grow the business
- Lead
a cross-functional team of indirect reports including Sales Support,
Customer Service and Customer Operations
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have 5-10 years of direct
experience within the consumer goods/consumer technology industry. This
position will require you to implement strategic sales plans with major
Food/Drug/Dollar chains. The ideal candidate will also have experience
directing independent manufacturer’s representatives/brokers. Must have
experience selling to major food & drug chains.
Skills
- 5-10
years of sales experience in Consumer Packages Goods
- Degree
in Business, Marketing or a related field.
- Experience
managing and successfully selling Food/Drug/Dollar accounts
- Successful
track record leading cross-functional teams as well as managing
independent manufacturer representatives/brokers
- Experience
making presentations with expertise setting pricing and programs
- Strong
negotiating skills and capacity
- Highly
organized with effective time management skills and proven ability to
manage multiple accounts
- Skilled
at working cross functionally with other parts of the business in a
matrix environment
- Solid
presentation, (Excel/PowerPoint expertise) verbal and written
communication skills and strong business acumen within the consumer
products sector
- Ability
to set policies, but remain flexible when customer conditions require
- Knowledgeable
of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer
strategies
- Demonstrated
ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Position
is located at Headquarters in Minnesota and will require the ability to
travel up to 50%
- Required
strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Education
- Bachelors
Degree - Required (Business, Marketing or a Related Field)
Experience
- 5-10
Years - Required (Sales experience in Consumer Packaged Goods)
$100-130K plus
bonus
|
|
4665
Placed Candidate
|
Director of Sales
– Mass Market
Minnesota
Are you a talented
Sales Leader with specific experience in managing people and major mass
market customers like Walmart, Target, Kmart, etc.?
Do you know how to
grow top and bottom line?
Are you looking
for an opportunity where you can come in and have a huge impact and be part
of the strategy for significant growth?
If you meet the
following criteria, and want to join a growth opportunity, please apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide
leadership by engaging sales teams, manufacturer representatives,
marketing teams and internal and external customers
- Develop
strategic account planning initiatives to address market needs and
achieve company objectives
- Drive
execution of the Consumer Electronics sales processes and work to
develop additional programs that can be leveraged globally
- Prepare
and execute tactical sales plans for current and new opportunities in
Consumer Electronics
- Drive
profitable revenue and attainment of sales objectives.
- Prepare
annual revenue and sales budgets, analyze variances and issue corrective
actions
- Provide
short and long term market forecasts through market analysis and
interpretation of data
- Successfully
manage the needs of the accounts ( Mass Merchants - Target, Wal-Mart,
etc) in order to meet the objectives of the company’s overall business
plans and strategies
- Maintain
credibility/relationships with senior leadership as an effective
developer of solutions and strategies
- Provide
timely updates to senior leadership on performance against plans
- Assist
in development and implementation of marketing plans
- Prepare
and execute thorough talent development program for sales managers
Qualifications
Skills
- 10+
years of sales experience in Consumer Electronics with at least 3 years
in sales management
- Walmart
and Target customer account management experience
- Degree
in Business, Marketing or a related field. MBA preferred
- Experience
managing and successfully selling big box retail accounts
- Successful
track record leading consumer sales teams and managing manufacturer
representatives
- Experience
making strategic headquarter presentations with expertise setting
pricing and programs
- Strong
negotiating skills and capacity
- Highly
organized with effective time management skills
- Skilled
at working cross functionally with other parts of the business in a
matrix environment
- Solid
presentation, (Excel/PowerPoint expertise) verbal and written
communication skills and strong business acumen within the CE/consumer
products sector
- Ability
to set policies, but remain flexible when customer conditions require
- Demonstrated
ability to lead and motivate a team of high performing sales and
marketing professionals
- Knowledgeable
of market and CE industry trends, competitors, and leading customer
strategies
- Demonstrated
ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Education
- Bachelors
Degree - Required (Business, Marketing or a Related Field)
$140-180K plus
bonus
|
|
4671
Placed Candidate
|
Marketing Director,
Computer Storage Hardware Category
Minneapolis, MN
Exciting consumer electronics company is looking for
a Marketing Director who embraces challenges and wants to drive change.
This is a world-class legacy brand looking to revitalize and regain a
dominant position in the marketplace, with resources and investment spending
to grow market share. This Marketing Director will be responsible for
setting the strategic vision and product direction to position the company
as a market leader within the Storage Hardware markets. This position will
oversee, lead and set directives for Product Marketing, Product Management
and New Product Definition and Introduction.
Ideal candidates will have:
Minimum of 7 years experience managing a product
marketing/management function within the consumer electronics and/or
consumer storage industry.
Minimum of 7 years marketing experience successfully
targeting retail, distribution, reseller, and office superstore channels.
Proven abilities working with suppliers as well as
retail partners
Lifecycle product management experience with major
product programs, from concept through development, marketing, distribution
and sustaining support phases.
Strong financial acumen with previous experience
managing P&L.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Technical/engineering background a plus
If you are a forward-thinking leader with the
ability to think strategically about the product category as well as take a
hands-on approach to launch products through retail channels, this may be
your next career opportunity.
$150 - $170K + Bonus
|
|
4668
Placed Candidate
|
Marketing Analyst
Northern, NJ
Are you looking for an opportunity to start your
career in marketing? Major mail
order company in northern NJ has an opening in their Marketing department
for a Marketing Analyst who will support the Director of Marketing with a
variety of projects. This is a
great opportunity to develop your skills in areas including direct mail,
circulation, list rental and test results; work cross functionally with
merchandising and advertising; interact with senior management team.
Ideal candidate will have a college degree in
Marketing; strong analytical, organizational, communication and
interpersonal skills; strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. This is a great training ground where you can jump start your
career with a company that will invest in you as your contribute your skills
and talents and make an impact!
$35 - $45K
|
|
|