Associate Product Manager

Epson, a $10B global leader in high-quality consumer electronics, imaging, and point of sale printing devices, is seeking an exceptional Associate Product Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for developing, planning, positioning, and performing launch activities of assigned Epson product(s). Join a high-energy team with a strong manager coach that will support you to flourish and succeed! This position is based out of Epson America's headquarters in Los Alamitos, CA, with an opportunity for a hybrid schedule.

What you will be doing:

Product Development

• Launch of Check Scanners for financial markets by collaborating with parent company in Japan, Canadian technical team, Sales, Sales Ops, field technicians and compliance teams.
• Provides input into the development of product road maps for assigned product(s).
• Coordinates and manages relationship with parent company to monitor product development process and makes recommendations for meeting market needs.
• Conducts and analyzes market information and makes recommendations.

Product Management

• Contributes to achieving revenue and gross profit targets for assigned areas.
• Establishes structured processes for a complete product launch for assigned product(s).
• Works closely with Marketing Communications, Documentation, Service/Support, Logistics, parent company, and other groups to manage the product throughout its lifecycle.
• Makes recommendations regarding positioning and pricing of assigned product(s).
• Provides recommendations for key advertising and promotions tactics for assigned product(s).
• Manages end of product lifecycle and transition to minimize inventory and ensure launch time frames are met.
• Serves as internal and external PR spokesperson and product champion for assigned product(s).
• Supports the company at events, including sales meetings and trade shows.
• Supports the sales team in customer visits and presentations.
• Conducts competitive analysis and benchmarking and makes recommendations.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with industry trade groups, analysts, and publications.

Relationship Management
1. Responsible for hiring, motivating, evaluating, developing group/department personnel.
2. Provides coaching and mentoring to team members.
3. Advises management and provides recommendations on personnel and problem issues (that require escalation).
4. Builds strong relationships with peers and Senior Managers to best meet company goals and objectives.
5. Manages and leverages relationships with vendors for a specific product/service (best price, best product, etc)
6. Maintains professional relationships with peers in other corporations and outside organizations.

Department Management
1. Operates within budgetary constraints, participates in the development of annual budget forecasts; participates in updating and reconciling operating and budget plans as required.
2. Develops and maintains written departmental standards and procedures.
3. Directly contributes to development of tactical and annual operating plans, defining goals and objectives for the group.

What You Will Bring:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Completion of an undergraduate program or equivalent experience (B.A. or B.S.)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel: Possesses the ability to use spreadsheets, graphing, tables, calculations, and automation efficiently to process large quantities of data relevant to business tasks
• Proficient in making dynamic PowerPoint presentations
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to drive project success