Position SummaryWhy join our team?The Channel Marketing Manager role sits within the Marketing Team of the MX division of Samsung Ireland. The MX division is responsible for launching smartphones, tablets, computing and wearable devices.The role will report into the Ireland MX Marketing Lead and on a day to day basis will be liaising with a number of key retailers & operators.Role And ResponsibilitiesYour key responsibilitiesThe purpose of the role is to create a level of excellence within the marketing function, by creating and implementing a range of launch & promotional activities which will ensure that the Samsung brand stands above its competition in the Irish market, with particular focus on the Smartphone, Tablet, Wearable and computing channelsThe main area of work within this role will be handling the channel marketing with some of our key operators (eg Vodafone, Three, Eir) and some electrical retailers (eg Harvey Norman, DID, Soundstore). The role is to build and maintain a working relationship with the marketing teams within these companies - ensuring the Samsung products / brand is marketed inline with guidance and gets a reflective SOV.Working with sales account director of these channels aligning on targets / focus area's quarter ahead.Communicating budgets and working with the channel marketing teams to ensure they plan to this budget and have all they need to make those plans happenTargets will be deployed on a quarterly basis and align with commercial and marketing targets as set by the business.Support the development of the channel marketing activities for mobile operators and electrical stores ensuring that a comprehensive marketing plan is in place and implemented to support the Irish business for all products within these stores.Work closely with the Account Managers (sales teams) to ensure customer targets are achieved.Understand the diverse customer requirements and tailor your approach individually to each channels relationship as required.Collaborate and work closely with the CMM team in SEUK to ensure Ireland is included in all business updates.Support channel Sales and the Product Managers with value added marketing activity.Work with agencies to brief in assets where required.Ensure our brand is displayed at its highest level at all times and maintaining that strong brand presence through to our product displays in both operator and electrical retailers.Be aware of and gather information of all electrical retail propositions and ATL campaigns as well as our competitor launches and promotions reporting them back internally.Work closely with the Marketing Lead to allocate co-op marketing budgetsWork with the Marketing Lead to ensure return on investment is gathered on all campaigns to ensure the budget requirements are met across all product categories.Handle the NERP system for raising all POs necessary within the Channel Mobile, Tablet and Wearable budgets.Opportunity to gain experience by supporting the Marketing Lead with Media planning, PR, Events – when relevant to the channel operators.What We Need For This RoleTo be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:Inspirational qualities to embody the culture and values of the businessEntrepreneurial and innovative mind-setA passion for improvementAttention to detailAuthenticity, integrity and transparency in the way they operateSuccinct and clear communication styleSelf-reliant – takes accountability and responsibilityPositive, can-do attitude and challenging spirit to move the Samsung brand forward.Soft Skills;PassionateTeammateStrong creative flairGood communicator with strong interaction abilities with customer and colleaguesNegotiation skillsAttention to detailPositive – can do attitudeHard Skills;Knowledge of the Smartphone, Tablet and wearable industries would be idealExcellent communication SkillsBe able to demonstrate experience in a marketing roleProven experience in marketing planningProven ability to succeed in a complex and demanding business environment with an ability to multitaskHighly motivatedStrong presentation skillsWhat does success look like?Knowledge of the Mobile IndustryChannel marketing experienceStrategic forward thinkerStrong analytical skills and financial foresightExcellent presentation skills and communications skillsHighly effective teammateStrong Digital knowledgeSkills And QualificationsBenefits of working at Samsung includePartner ColleagueHybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per weekBonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performanceCar allowancePension contributionThree volunteering days each yearHoliday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthdayAccess to discounts on a wide range of Samsung productsAccess to a discount shopping portalPartner Colleagues are not eligible for certain types of statutory leave such as Samsung Family Leave or Sick Leave policies but may be eligible for statutory payments via their agencyA note on equal opportunitiesWe are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. 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