Assistant Product and Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover Contract
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Ranked as one of Ireland’s best workplaces by Great Place to Work, Harvey Norman is a high‑profile 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.
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 won’t want to miss.
About The Job
Harvey Norman is 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.
Role
* Reporting to the Product and Marketing Manager of Appliances
* Execute product life cycle management from initial product launch
* Engage with top tier manufacturers to consistently improve market position and sales
* Work with essential partners to develop, launch, and manage new categories and seasonal products
* Develop marketing campaigns to enhance market position and sales
* Compile all relevant data for product line positioning, trend analysis and competitive analysis, consisting of tracking competitor pricing and activities
* Develop product strategy and positioning, pre‑sale activities, and develop sales tools, marketing materials & collateral
* Define product positioning and key product messages while working with other teams to develop product launch activities, data sheets, and outbound marketing materials
* Create and execute product training for relevant staff
* Product fixture design and implementation
Your Profile
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills for identifying market opportunities
* Excellent computer skills (Excel is key)
* Strong cross‑team collaboration
* Strong time management skills
* Ability to lead end‑to‑end marketing tactics without supervision
* Strong attention to detail
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
* Experience in product marketing is desirable
* Product management experience is desirable
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills are essential
* Demonstrated excellence in verbal, written and presentation skills
* Experience in retail channel marketing a strong plus
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
* Generous staff discounts
Seniority level
Entry level
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Marketing and Sales
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