Responsibilities
* Be responsible of a category and countries in a matrix organisation.
* Develop and agree on product strategies and action plans in your territory to achieve KPIs in net sales, marginal profit, and inventory forecasting.
* Analyse numerous data sources to define the ranging, rotation, and sell-through of key models in your category.
* Monitor performance and optimise supply chain planning to secure availability and manage inventory risk.
* Prepare yearly budgets and follow up daily sales development against them.
* Monitor market trends to control and manage healthy dealer margin.
* Understand the local dynamics and opportunities in your assigned countries.
* Influence Sony HQ in Tokyo product planning to bring relevant products to your market.
* Have a clear view of Sony's proposition communication both in-store and online; collaborate with marketing colleagues to develop and execute communication strategies.
Qualifications
* Significant business management, product management experience, or similar: from a role where data is used to drive forecasting and financial business decisions.
* Ability to be highly numerate and logical, able to draw accurate conclusions and communicate key messages succinctly to all stakeholders.
* Ability to nurture and build relationships across the organization by having fantastic communication skills with ability to effectively communicate from senior management to local teams.
* Proven commercial experience, with the keen tech insight to discern benefits, not just features, in every product and understand key business drivers.
* A resilient attitude; you always demonstrate a purpose and ownership mindset but manage your own energy well.
* You're a team player that integrates with new team members and creates a positive and efficient work environment with team spirit and mutual respect.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits, benchmarked against industry standards.
* Hybrid and flexible working policies to support a healthy work‑life balance.
* On‑site gym and wellness facilities, including classes and a staff car‑park with electric charging points.
* Staff can use a shuttle bus service between the train station and the office during peak times.
* Access to learning and personal development programmes, volunteering days, and a recognition platform.
* Opportunity to try new roles in a wide range of countries with a supportive mobility team.
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