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Sharp Business USA · 3 hours ago

Associate Product Manager – Software Solutions

Downers Grove, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

Sharp Business USA is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, a global technology company. The Associate Product Manager, Software Solutions - Audio/Video is responsible for bringing innovative software solutions to market, collaborating with teams in Japan, and ensuring successful product launches to meet revenue and profitability goals.

ElectronicsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Stacy Direnzo

Responsibilities

Plan and execute successful new software solutions complementing current and future AV display products to support signage and transportation vertical markets

Work closely with the Software Solution and Innovation team in Japan to bring to market innovative Software Solutions - Audio/Video to support global business

Ensure the development, support and implementation of a detailed and thorough launch plan meets all critical milestones

Work with vendors and the internal supply chain team to identify, source and forecast components necessary to support new solutions as well as managing those components through their lifecycle

Monitor and analyze end user, product, sales, pricing, and general market segment trends

Contribute to product P&L and drive development of innovative solutions aligned with the company strategy

Research and analyze competitive activities including pricing, promotions, marketing strategies and product offerings to ensure that Sharp is competitive and profitable

Provide ongoing training to sales teams to include detailed product information, product positioning, presentations, and other sales support materials

With manager support, collaborate with Marketing Communications’ team to form the company's overall communications strategy, including print and on-line advertising and participation in key industry events or tradeshows

Plan and develop sales enablement tools focused on existing solutions

Work on special projects outside of standard analysis as assigned by manager

Analyze potential partner relationships that support sales and marketing of a product

Represent product marketing in cross functional teams to develop and implement companywide initiatives

Domestic and international travel 20%

Qualification

Software marketing experienceNetworkCyber securityREST API experienceSoftware OS librariesCisco Certified Network AssociateSolutions architecture understandingAnalytical skillsPlanning skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in marketing, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business with a software or technology focus, or equivalent experience

Proven analytical, planning, and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and follow through

Two to three years full-cycle software marketing/product marketing/product development experience

Demonstrated understanding of network and cyber security

Knowledge of Software OS libraries (e.g., Linux, Windows, Android) and REST API (Applications Programming Interface) experience required

Experience with architecture framework, Docker container, Symmetric and A symmetric, is a plus

General understanding of solutions architecture, deployment, and scalability of software solutions

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification required within six months of employment

Demonstrated ability to plan, track and launch software products

Proven success working collaboratively with domestic and international cross-functional teams to deliver the right product amid established competition

Experience in identifying business trends, market impact and engaging internal and external customers

Ability to think and execute at both strategic and operational levels

Excellent communicator, both verbal and written, with strong presentation skills

Ability to travel (domestic and internationally) up to 20%