Job Description
We are looking for a Product Manager for our MFP and Printer Products, to be based at Stockley Park, our European Head Quarters. Commercial focus is key to this role in order to help drive European business success and sales growth.
The role is hybrid with 3 days a week in the office and 2 working from home
Key Responsibilities:
Providing market intelligence and industry analysis, such market size and share, competitors portfolios and pricing, competitor promotions, market trends
Work with sales and marketing colleagues in supporting the creation of marketing collaterals, training guides and white papers
Processing and analysis of market data for Japan HQ, country product managers and business planners to guide budget plans and sales strategy.
Assist the Japanese team and regional teams in proposed price positioning of Sharp products.
Providing continuous support to colleagues across Europe for technical product queries and information and market related topics.
Regular review & investigation of the Sharp sales operations market requirements and regular communication with Sharp overseas operations including channel sales, Product managers and customers
Supporting on major business opportunities or issues, from a product specification & change requirement perspective. Leading communication between internal support & development, and Japan HQ teams to bring rapid resolution and sustain business growth
Experience / Qualifications
Essential:
- Previous experience in a Product Management role
- Commercial focus: experienced with price calculations and product positioning
- Analytical skills
- Working knowledge of compliance & regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Commercial minded approach to working
- Process oriented, planned approach to the responsibilities involved in the role.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Product Management background in Office MFP products or IT market / B2B business
- Good understanding of MFP functions, security, internet, networks, protocols and service and IT
- Product Marketing qualification
About Sharp Electronics Europe
At Sharp Electronics Europe, the European subsidiary of Japan’s Sharp Corporation - a company known worldwide for its ground-breaking electronic products and solutions – our mission is to develop innovative products that support individual expression. Creating life-enhancing experiences that let you Be Original.
Sharp’s business products boost your productivity and reduce costs. With a comprehensive portfolio of award-winning document management and display solutions, Sharp helps businesses to create, manage, visualise and share information. From Multi-function Printers to document management solutions, video walls to interactive flat panel displays, Sharp’s expanding range of workplace technologies and services are designed to support new ways of working. Whether it’s for your home or organisation, we provide the solutions you’re looking for.
We are dedicated to improving people's lives through the use of advanced technology and a commitment to innovation, quality, value, and design. We invite you to find out more about us at www.sharp.eu
How to Apply:
To apply now, click on “Apply Online”. All candidate applications are reviewed in accordance with the criteria outlined for the job role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in UXBRIDGE
Reference ID: JO-2301-1922