Manager, Carrier Channel

**Position Summary**

At Samsung Electronics Canada, we take pride in the creativity and diversity of our talented people - they are at the forefront of everything we do. Their skillset and mindset drive our continued success. We want the best of the best at Samsung to join our team, not just those who fit into our Culture but those who will ADD to our Culture and make Samsung an even better place to work.

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Our Perks:

- Hybrid Working Environment
- Competitive Salary and Performance based incentive plan for all levels
- Employer paid Medical and Dental coverage from day one
- Group RRSP plan that helps you save for the future
- Fantastic employee discount on all Samsung products
- Free on-site gym to get your sweat on
- Subsidized Cafeteria; including free Starbucks coffee/latte machine
- Tuition Reimbursement to keep you learning/Access of Samsung U for 24/7 online learning
- Employee Referral program
- we want great talent like you

The Carrier Channel Manager will be the liaison between both sales and marketing in the account. This position will support the execution and communication of Samsung’s key marketing strategies and promotions for the assigned Carrier account. Incumbent is responsible to initiate, develop, manage, and implement marketing strategies for Mobile Communications (MC) products, marketing programs, product launches, product branding, and sell-through programs in both Carrier B2C and B2B channels.

**Role and Responsibilities**
- Initiate, develop, manage, and implement strategic B2C/B2B product marketing plans and programs, at a National-level, for the assigned carrier to grow the partnership, achieve revenue, profit and market share targets through the development of:

- business programs,
- marketing strategies,
- marketing support,
- advertising programs,
- product launch and promotions,
- branding programs,
- support sales channel management - including B2C Regional Account Managers and B2B Sales Manager
- business processes and procedures, and
- Product transition strategies.
- Serve as primary Samsung Electronics Canada (SECA) Marketing interface to manage and direct Carrier cross-functional teams, to collaborate on joint business planning, brand management, in-store merchandising and sales execution
- Maintain close and frequent working relationships with SECA manufacturing, engineering, and distribution management to optimize delivery of products within projected timelines
- Manage and reconcile quarterly market development funds budget and related spend activities and objectives with partner
- Successfully complete in a timely manner any annual training or certifications as mandated by Samsung HQ
- Analyze high priority account performance quarterly utilizing Samsung KPI’s and participate in Partner QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews)
- Make product/program presentations to Carrier as prescribed by the Company sales guidelines

**Skills and Qualifications**

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, (preferably in Marketing, Business, or Engineering from an accredited college or university), or equivalent work experience in the telecommunications industry preferred

**Knowledge**:

- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all appropriate levels within and outside the company
- Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and projects
- Read and interpret marketing documents, media materials, and contracts (or related documents) based on corporate legal and marketing standards and philosophy
- Demonstrated competency in both oral and written communication modes for internal and external personnel at all levels, especially in the sales and marketing, logístical, or financial areas of clients, prospects, and company
- Work independently and in a team environment in order to achieve personal and team goals and complete assignments within established time frames

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 5-8 years experience in a retail channel marketing program management capacity with P&L responsibility and a successful track record of direct program and channel development, logistics and distribution management, and long-term customer contact and relationship building preferred
- Experience researching and resolving customer marketing and sales issues

**Samsung is an equal employment opportunity employer.**

**Samsung has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for job 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