Product Manager - Latin America

Epson, a $10B global leader in high-quality consumer electronics, imaging, and point of sale printing devices, is seeking an exceptional Product Manager to join our Latin America team. You will be responsible for the accurate forecasting and successful procurement of product by independently leading the development, planning, positioning and launching 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 willbe based out of our Los Alamitos, CA office with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule. At Epson, our hybrid schedule is only 6 days per month.

Principal Accountabilities
In addition to the following Epson's policies and procedures, principle accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Product Development

• Provides input into the development of product road maps for assigned product(s)
• Coordinates and manages relationship with parent company, Seiko Epson Corporation, 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, Seiko Epson Corporation, 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 timeframes 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

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

Department Management

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

What You Will Bring:

• Experience at an intermediate level (5-8 years) working in scanners or document/capture processing business
• Completion of an undergraduate program or equivalent experience (B.A. or B.S.)
• Fluency in English and at least one of 2 languages, Spanish or Portuguese