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Job Title: Manager, National Marketing
Job Location: NJ: Secaucus
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-09-17

Company Name: Panasonic
Contact: Human Resources
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Description: Job Requisition Number: 15500 Job Title: Manager, National Marketing Employment Status: Full-Time Location: One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094-0000 External Description: Panasonic (Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.), one of the largest electronic companies in the world provides a wide range of products, from audiovisual and information/communication equipment to home appliances and components. We endeavor to become a "Customer Value Creation Company" that provides safety, security, comfort and convenience in line with our visions of contributing to a ubiquitous networking society and coexisting with the global environment.

Panasonic is seeking to hire a full-time National Marketing Manager for Accessories. The National Marketing Manager will have national responsibility for marketing and merchandising of (related category) in PCEC Product and Marketing group.

1. Responsible for P&L achievement for related category. 2. Development of new products/features/pricing/technologies with factories. 3. Analyze category market trends and communicate the needs of the marketplace, competitive conditions, and make recommendations for required actions. 4. Establish and achieve category budget and inventory target on a monthly and annual basis. 5. Establish and control category P&L and all category related expenses such as MCA and Sales promotional funding. 6. Plan, implement, and control all Sales Promotions working with factories and finance department to request and secure the proper funding required. 7. Provide category-marketing/channel distribution strategy to the Sales Group, National PCMs and channel partners. 8. Supply training group with proper information and tools to provide product training to the sales force and channel partners retail staff. 9. Work with NPCMs and Sales Group to develop channel partner sales programs and product assortments, and to help expand the channel partner base and product assortments. 10. Visit key dealers and work closely with NPCMs and Sales Group staff on a regular basis. 11. Work with Sales Group and National PCMs regarding SCM, sales projections, inventory management and purchase plans. 12. Develop and control advertising strategy in conjunction with the Brand Strategy Group. 13. Conduct market surveys on current and new product concepts and provide feedback for future product development.

Resource Management Responsibilities: ? Demonstrate history of creativity and achievement. ? Frequent, high level contact with Channel Partners. ? Extensive Travel Required up to 40%%. ? Ability to multi-task. ? Must have strong leadership qualities enabling the ability to influence and lead others.

Communication Requirements:

? Effectively interact with HQ, sales group, overseas and domestic factories as well as key channel partners. ? Strong presentation skills. ? Must have strong computer skills in Excel, Work, Power Point and Outlook.

Education and Experience:

? 5+ Years of product, marketing, and sales management experience in specific or related product areas ? 4-year college degree required ? Strong knowledge of channels of distribution in related industry

To learn more about Panasonics products and services go to www.panasonic.com. If you are interested in gaining valuable experience in a dynamic and challenging environment, submit your resume and cover letter.

At Panasonic we offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer (m/f/d/v). Pre-employment drug testing may be required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.

Please refer to Job code panasonic-15500 when responding to this ad.

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