Assistant Product and Marketing Manager (Assistant Buyer)
Harvey Norman is a high‑profile, leading‑edge retail brand with over 300 stores worldwide. With 16 stores in Ireland, we are growing and have plenty of opportunities for talented people. If you think you have what it takes to thrive in a dynamic retail environment, we want to hear from you.
About the Job
Harvey Norman is looking for an Assistant Product and Marketing Manager to work in our Dublin Head Office. This role is different from a regular buying role; you will support all aspects of the product from cradle to grave. You will work on marketing, in‑store execution, training, online content, ranging, category strategy, reporting, analysis, and more. Product categories include Laptop, Tablet, Connected Health, Imaging, Connected Home and Gaming. Despite Harvey Norman being a global company, all buying for our Irish business is done in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a growing category and work with some of the biggest tech brands including Apple, Samsung, HP, Google, Fit Bit and Garmin. The role reports to the Product and Marketing Manager.
Your Job – Tasks
* Execute product life cycle management from initial product launch to end of life
* Identify new market opportunities within the technology market and define customer requirements for the next generation of products
* Monitor fashion, current affairs and category trends and make product development and road‑map decisions based on your insights
* Engage with technology brands to consistently improve Harvey Norman's market position and sales. Help develop, launch, and manage new categories and products
* Help develop marketing campaigns to enhance Harvey Norman's market position and sales
* Constant competitive analysis, tracking competitor pricing and activities and making relevant changes to product strategy
* Develop product strategy and positioning, pre‑sale activities, and selling tools, marketing materials & collateral
* Present category strategy to key stakeholders in the business, interact effectively with all levels of the organization and prepare and present to the executive team
* Product fixture design and implementation
Your Profile – Skills & Experience
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
* Excellent computer skills (Excel is essential)
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team
* Ability to create and execute end‑to‑end marketing plans without supervision
* Strong attention to detail
* Action oriented and results driven
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills
* Excellence in verbal, written and presentation skills
* Experience in retail channel marketing – a strong plus
* Ability to influence without authority
Why People Join Us
* We've been recognised as a 'Great Place to Work'
* We're dynamic and growing
* Fun, high‑energy work environment
* Culture of developing and promoting from within the company
* Entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged
Additional Information
We need employees to be flexible about when they work. The successful candidate will be required to attend a company induction day in Dublin City Centre.
We do not require the assistance of agencies at this time, thank you.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Product Management
Industries
* Retail
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