Solely responsible for the global management of product categories totaling over $10 million in sales with an increased growth of over 20 percent. These categories include Monitor Arms, CPU Stands, Wrist Rests, Dust Covers, Keyguards and Tool Kits. Support up to four Product Managers in the categories of Ergonomics, Surge/Power Protection and Cleaning/Security.
Create strategic business plans to give vision and cultivate growth in new and existing product categories. Ability to successfully manage all aspects of a product or category launch, including; product development, competitive analysis, copy writing, packaging, sell sheets, sales training and advertising.
Involvement in either the acquisitions or marketing partnership of three companies in the categories of Dust Covers, Headsets and Media Labeling. Work with outside industrial designers on the development of targeted new products or categories. Prepare and execute sales presentations, promotional ideas and special pricing plans to prominent retail and commercial customers. Work directly, or with Material Management and Engineering, to reduce cost and increase quality of products produced by overseas vendors. Responsible for building and maintaining in-depth spreadsheets on key competitors to monitor products, price and location.
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