We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.
The person will be responsible for managing Sales Operations for the offline business of the Consumer Lifestyle Division. This role includes executing the organization’s overall strategic plans, driving business development initiatives, ensuring optimal ROI on inputs, leading monthly sales planning with National Distributors, and overseeing the implementation of the DMS.
Lead annual strategic planning initiatives.
Manage demand planning and inventory forecasting to ensure optimal stock availability.
Drive continuous improvement in sales analysis, forecast accuracy, and forecasting processes to positively impact inventory levels, sales performance, and margins.
Own annual sales budget planning, reporting, and auditing, with budgets broken down monthly and performance monitored on a weekly basis.
Plan and execute trade schemes on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Drive business growth with each National Distributor while ensuring a healthy ROI.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Develop, implement, and periodically review operational policies and procedures.
15–20+ years of progressive experience in sales operations, sales, and/or business development roles across multiple markets.
Proficient in computer applications including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet-based tools, and reporting systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong administrative capabilities with effective customer liaison skills.
Strategically and operationally strong, with the ability to simplify complex information into clear strategies and execute and communicate them effectively.
Strong consumer products orientation, with a deep understanding of consumer needs to develop winning retail sales strategies.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across all functions within Harman and with a broad range of industry and consumer stakeholders.
Demonstrated creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, consistently driving innovative ideas and programs to address sales and market challenges.
Bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA is preferred.
Extensive experience in Sales and Distribution across multiple markets is required. Preferred industry experience includes electronics manufacturing, consumer electronics, computer hardware, automotive, or other related industries.
Proven ability to build and sustain strong customer relationships, with a demonstrated track record of identifying new growth opportunities and negotiating complex, mutually beneficial business agreements.
Provide timely and actionable market feedback to vertical and target market specialists to support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing teams to leverage shared expertise and maximize the success of product launches.
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.
Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.
If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)
--- Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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