Channel Marketing Lead at Samsung

Do you want to drive growth and maximize Samsung's visibility in the Nordic market? We are looking for a business-driven Channel Marketing Lead who, with high authority and strategic insight, will shape the future customer experience and sales through innovative marketing strategies. We are conducting ongoing selection, so take the chance to apply today!

ABOUT THE POSITION

As Channel Marketing Lead, you will be responsible for marketing and business planning together with key partners (e.g., operators and retailers). This includes annual and quarterly channel planning as well as monthly activation planning in collaboration with the customer and sales organization. The role involves understanding the business strategy for current customers and operators. Together with the sales organization, the CML sets an omnichannel strategy and ensures the best possible presence and right mix of activations for selected product groups and customers. The CML owns Samsung's brand presence online and in-store with current retailers. You will work closely with Key Account Managers and management to ensure success.

Furthermore, the role has a Nordic responsibility. Samsung's customer you will work with has its headquarters located in Oslo, which means travel there approximately 1-2 days per quarter. Additionally, you are expected to be on-site at major events, normally about a week at a time.

What We Offer

• We offer a role with great responsibility and high authority where you work closely with both customers and management. You will receive six weeks of vacation and a competitive salary. Here you will have the opportunity to operate in a dynamic environment focused on business and sales development.
• This is a long-term consulting offer through us at Academic Work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Duties

The role involves strategically driving and optimizing Samsung's presence and sales across all customer channels, from digital platforms to physical stores. You will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing plans with key partners to ensure maximum visibility and growth in the Nordic market.

• Integrate and engage Samsung and our offerings at every customer touchpoint (Paid media, in-store, Online, Service, Call Centers).
• Deliver growth in customer sales (sell-out) and increase our market share.
• Optimize Samsung's voice for displays, campaigns, and recommendations.
• Maximize Samsung's visibility in partner advertising.
• Be responsible for marketing planning with key partners (operators and retailers) on an annual, quarterly, and monthly basis.
• Ensure the best presence and mix of activations for product groups and customers.
• Plan and execute fixed installations, as well as ensure ROI for Samsung's brand presence online and in-store.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

• Has a post-secondary degree in marketing or equivalent
• Several years of experience in Partner/Channel marketing
• Experience in integrating customer channels and maximizing sales (omni-channel perspective; in-store, DM, online, CRM)
• Good experience in media and customer campaign planning
• Advanced ability to plan, execute, and review joint sales and marketing (360 perspective)
• Good knowledge of CRM
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

It is meritorious if you have:

• A background in retail or Key Account Management
• Documented sales experience combined with marketing education
• Good ability to build networks and relationships.
• Experience in change management.

To succeed in the role, you have a strong understanding of sales, customer dialogue, and commercial drivers. You have good presentation skills, are relationship-building, and have a professional demeanor. Furthermore, the role requires a social and communicative person who is comfortable collaborating with many different stakeholders, both internally and externally. You are analytical and resilient as a person and confident in yourself and comfortable making decisions in a changing environment.

Our Recruitment Process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply ongoing selection and will take down the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stages of the recruitment process. When applying, a CV is requested. A cover letter is not used as a selection method and therefore does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY

Samsung is a leading global technology company that creates innovative products and solutions in consumer electronics, mobility, and digital ecosystems. With a strong focus on innovation, design, and user experience, Samsung develops technology that simplifies everyday life and shapes the future. The company operates in over 70 countries and offers a dynamic work environment where collaboration, development, and innovation are at the forefront.