Business Manager-HVAC

Panasonic

Job title:

Business Manager-HVAC

Company

Panasonic

Job description

DescriptionPosition at Panasonic Canada Inc.Panasonic Canada Inc.For over 100 years, Panasonic has been committed to enhancing the well-being of people, communities, and society. Our technologies and solutions have been developed with one aim in mind: to enrich our lives and make life better – simpler, healthier, safer, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. Panasonic Canada Inc. (PCI) is a leading technology provider to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. The company leverages its strengths in Living Spaces, Immersive Entertainment, Sustainable Energy, Automated Supply Chains and Connected Solutions to provide lifestyle solutions to consumers as well as secure and resilient integrated solutions for B2B and B2G customers. We are proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Come join our journey.Business Manager-HVAC:Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness of product marketing strategies for Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC – Heat Pump, Ductless, Ducted, Residential), to achieve sales, profit, inventory and other business objectives. Reviews applicable market research, sets prices, keeps up to date on new product development. Manages the relationship between PCI and the respective factories to ensure consistent flow of products, related product information and documentation, ensure product pricing is competitive. Assists in the development of the business plan, and is responsible for leading PSI forecast.Please note this is a full-time opportunity.Please note that the position is hybrid. Office based work will be performed from the Ambler Drive office.Responsibilities

  • Marketing Programs – Upon approval implements marketing programs including communication to sales, suppliers, and distributors. As required works with Corporate Brand Management to develop media or for use in packaging, displays or brochures. Develops contests, coordinates exhibit, shows, customer presentations, product launches and internal events. Sources and orders promotional materials, ensures timely processing of approved co-operative advertising programs, and ensures proofreading of all layouts is completed.
  • Product Management – Reviews purchase and sales levels, pricing, operating margins, costing, and sets market pricing and discount structures, for assigned products and ensure ongoing business plan objectives are met. Ensures that prices lists are maintained and appropriately delivered for all product categories. Assists in the development of the business plan and department budget. Reviews, and recommends changes to PSI forecast to ensure it will satisfy new product launch, or promotional requirements.
  • Factory Liaison – Manages the relationship between PCI and the respective factories to ensure consistent flow of products, related product information and documentation, and ensures product pricing is competitive. Directly undertakes price negotiations with factories. Keeps up to date on new product development. Provides feedback to the factory regarding market conditions, expectations, and recommend changes.
  • Market Research – Reviews and analyzes market research produced by third parties keep up to date on market trends and other conditions affecting products such as economic, demographic, competitor information, dealer and distributor specific profiling, market size, penetration, marketing practices, and sales trends.
  • Oversees the work performed by logistics staff in connection with the needs of key accounts, the annual volume rebate program, agent commission, credit notes and the administration of promotional program dockets.
  • Prepares a monthly review of the business for the Director outlining wins/losses, challenges, and opportunities. Demonstrates in-depth understanding of the business and all the levers required to win. Presents new strategies and report on prior tactical executions supporting prior strategic initiatives. Outlines requests and present business cases for those initiatives. Provides updates on ongoing projects.
  • Engages in customer facing activities as required by management and colleagues. Assists in preparation of presentation materials and maintains once developed.
  • Develops and maintains a 2-year (minimum) product roadmap for all assigned lines of business and review quarterly with management.

The Successful Candidate Will Have: * Undergraduate Degree in Marketing and Business from a university or college.

  • 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience.
  • Excellent problem solving skills to perform in-depth analysis and develop customized solutions from various options.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to negotiate and build relationships.

How to ApplyPlease include a PDF copy of your current resume.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Panasonic Canada Inc.In order to drive our business to continued heights, our business practices and our contribution to society must be rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment in which everyone is able to share their voice and talents, in a safe space, where they have the opportunity and resources to fully realize their potential. We are therefore committed to developing and realizing programs, tools and processes that ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employeesAODA PolicyPanasonic Canada Inc. has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations forjob applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate. If you require a specific accommodation because of disability or medical need, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place as you move through our process.Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.We thank you for your interest in working for Panasonic Canada Inc.

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Location

Mississauga, ON

Job date

Sat, 04 May 2024 22:25:36 GMT

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