Channel Marketing Middle East & Africa

  • Full-time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Channel Marketing (SS)
  • Work Location: Dubai Office--LOC_WDT_AEAZ01

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

Channel Marketing Manager, Consumer Segment, ME & N. Africa is responsible for the management and coordination of Consumer marketing activities in the region. Reporting to EMEAI Channel Marketing Director. Managing Reseller, Retail & Online Marketing. Plan and execute activities to drive maximum ROI for SanDisk products in the region. Demonstrate a clear understanding of all Consumer GTM and customer needs. Should be business oriented while driving activities with the sales and cross functional teams. Should have effective & adaptable working relationships & excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Execute Business and Brand Strategies in line with company Goals & Objectives.
  • Manage Marketing programs & activities that will help achieve sales targets, volume, and market share by developing effective marketing programs for Distributor, Retailer, Etailer and VAR accounts in support of these goals
  • Execute quarterly Go-To-Market (GTM) projects for our Consumer Brands
  • Brief agencies across a wide range of activities including, but not limited to, providing customers with appropriate POP displays to achieve primary, secondary and cross category placement in selected areas in store, driving in-store merchandising efforts and sales training initiatives with Distributors & Retailers
  • Manage the coordination of relevant trade shows, partner conference & sales trainings including, but not limited to design, content and logistical management
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with all Customers, Partner, SanDisk sales, product marketing, marcom, business operations and PR staff.
  • Administer MDF, Claims and PA management system for region
  • Hold and conduct weekly review on promotions with sales team.
  • Prepare and present an in-depth quarterly analysis of all promotional activities from prior quarter by region. Compare results to prior year highlighting cost, ROI, top sellers by product, by customer and other trends
  • Complete special projects, reports & analysis as needed

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing or equivalent. Must be technically literate and proficient
  • min. 3-5 years business experience. Involvement in marketing-oriented projects strongly preferred
  • Consumer/Technology brand experience preferred.

Specific Knowledge

  • Aptitude to understand storage technology
  • Good knowledge of market research disciplines
  • Good knowledge of business plan and marketing plan disciplines

Computer, Software, Tools, Equipment, And Machinery Skills

  • Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Word, Powerpoint and Outlook required,
  • Ability to use effective Internet/Intranet searches

Language Skills, Able To

  • Clearly communicate in English, French and Arabic (verbal and written forms)
  • Speak and present effectively in one-on-one and in small group situations

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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