Ranked as one of Irelands best workplaces, byGreat Place to Work, Harvey Norman, is a high-profile, leading-edge retail brand with over 300 stores worldwide selling furniture, bedding, electrical and computer goods. 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.Are you passionate about retail with a strong interest in marketing and Technology?Do you have excellent communication, creative and organisational skills?If you have Buying and Marketing experience, then this is an opportunity you wont want to miss.About The JobHarvey Norman are looking for an Assistant Retail Buyer/Product and Marketing Manager.The role will involve product negotiations, ranging and marketing activity across a broad range of SDA products. Product categories include Coffee machines, Vacuum Cleaners, Haircare etc.Despite Harvey Norman being a global company all the buying for our Irish business is done locally in Dublin and so this is an exciting opportunity to build a category and deal with some of the biggest brands in the world including Nespresso, Dyson, Miele, Samsung, Delonghi,The role reports to the Product and Marketing Manager of Appliances.THE ROLEYour Task Will IncludeReporting to the Product and Marketing Manager of AppliancesExecute product life cycle management from initial product launchEngage with top tier manufacturers to consistently improve market position and salesWork with essential partners to develop, launch, and manage new categories and seasonal productsDevelop marketing campaigns to enhance market position and salesCompile all relevant data for product line positioning, trend analysis and competitive analysis, consisting of tracking competitor pricing and activitiesDevelop product strategy and positioning, pre-sale activities, and developing sales tools, marketing materials & collateralDefine product positioning and key product messages while working with other teams to develop product launch activities, data sheets, and outbound marketing materialsCreate and execute product training for relevant staffProduct fixture design and implementationYOUR PROFILEYour Knowledge, Skills And Experience Will IncludeStrong analytical and strategic thinking skills for identifying market opportunitiesExcellent computer skills (excel is key)Strong in cross-team collaborationStrong time management skillsAbility to lead end-to-end marketing tactics without supervisionStrong attention to detailBachelors degree or equivalent professional experienceExperience in product marketing is desirableProduct management experience is desirableStrong negotiation and influencing skills are essentialDemonstrated excellence in verbal, written and presentation skillsExperience in retail channel marketing a strong plusWhy People Join UsWeve been recognised as a Great Place to WorkWere dynamic and growingFun, high energy work environmentCulture of developing and promoting from within the companyEntrepreneurial spirit is encouragedGenerous staff discountsSkillsProduct Management Marketing Management Negotiation Time Management Analytical