We have a unique opportunity for a full time Product & Marketing Manager to join our Computers Head Office Team based in Manukau.

This role is an exciting role responsible for managing the product and marketing spectrum of the Services and Software categories nationally to ensure that sales, gross profit and over-and-above advertising targets are reached. Working with vendors and stores to ensure business objectives and targets are met.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Computers team in the Services and Software categories with product management, marketing, advertising and administrative duties to ensure all category objectives and strategies are achieved such as sales, gross profit and over-and-above advertising targets. 
• Product Manage Services and Software.  This includes lifecycle management (taking a new product to market and/or exiting products), pricing strategy and purchasing & inventory management, ranging decisions and classifications and managing financial aspects such as rebates, core range, advertising funding, credit claims and trading terms
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of Services and Software categories, actively brainstorm and provide creative input on marketing concept development and execution of campaigns. 
• Co-ordinate marketing, advertising and communications plans, promotions and campaigns, online content, creative marketing, and brand strategy to achieve objectives within budget and in a timely manner. 
• Undertake marketing research, including conducting regular competitor reviews of advertising, marketing, finance and promotion activities.
• Provide relevant reporting as required.
• Undertake various project work. This includes research and analysis into new and revised initiatives, implementing action plans by relevant deadlines.
• Act as a key contact point for staff and suppliers regarding marketing and other issues/queries. 
• Host all relevant Steering Committee meetings and actively contribute new ideas, opinions and recommendations.

The attributes we are looking for: 

• Experience in a Retail environment up to Proprietor (Store Management) level or Product Management, Buying and Marketing experience.
• Experience/knowledge of retail floor layout, merchandising, promotions, supplier liaison, sales and pricing.
• Well-developed knowledge of, and experience in a medium to large enterprise involving multiple business sites with the ability to think and act both tactically and strategically.
• Experience in managing teams, driving and maintaining high performance.
• Experience in operating as a trusted advisor to senior management.
• Proven time management ability, managing your own workload, multiple projects, tasks and people’s expectations concurrently and prioritise to meet the business needs
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Project management experience and understanding of business needs and drivers (desirable).

Why Harvey Norman?

Our staff make our brand amazing and over the last 26 years have built our business into one of NZ’s leading retailers. Working with us means you get access to some exclusive staff perks, including:

• Company vehicle and free car parking
• Variable working hours.
• On-going training & development
• Exclusive staff discounts on our products
• Access to Employee Assistant Programme Services (Raise)
• Discounted; eye care, dental care and banking products and more.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work well with others and  have experience in dealing with a variety of audiences with differing perspectives and levels of expertise. If this sounds like you, apply today!

At this time, we will not be looking to use agency recruiters for this vacancy. If this changes, we will reach out to our networks.