The Assistant Product Manager supports product launches, competitive analysis, pricing strategies, and sales reporting across cross-functional teams. The role helps maintain product data, drives growth initiatives for LG’s online brand store, and facilitates communication between internal teams and external partners. This position is a development opportunity designed to build skills for advancement to Product Manager.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Product Management:
▪ Assist in the preparation and execution of new product launch processes across cross-functional teams.
▪ Conduct competitive analysis and support merchandising planning efforts to enhance market positioning.
▪ Monitor market share and in-store share; identify competitive challenges through regular store visits and market intelligence gathering.
▪ Communicate regularly with the factory and HQ teams to support local product and marketing initiatives.
▪ Maintain and update internal systems to ensure accurate and current product information.
▪ Provide support for new product introduction events, including industry trade shows and internal training sessions.
▪ Support supply chain functions by analyzing PSI (Production, Sales, Inventory) by model and flagging potential issues.
Strategic Projects:
▪ Assist in the preparation of bi-weekly and monthly sales reports by gathering and analyzing data related to company targets and market activity.
▪ Support the Product Manager in developing pricing strategies and promotional plans by conducting research and compiling relevant information for key accounts.
▪ Monitor sales and market trends to identify gaps, and work with the team to develop recommendations that support sales goals and market share growth.
▪ Assist in various initiatives to support the growth and optimization of LG’s online brand store.
Performance Management:
▪ Act as a communication hub by managing and distributing incoming mail, email, and other correspondence; ensure efficient information flow across internal teams and maintain clear coordination with external departments and partner organizations.
▪ Record and prepare accurate minutes of meetings to support follow-up and accountability.
▪ Compile data, statistics, and relevant information to support research and reporting activities.
▪ Perform additional administrative duties as assigned to support team operations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
▪ Sales/marketing or product management experience preferred; driving projects, managing and building relationships with internal and external partners, and building team spirit
▪ Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is preferred
▪ Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Direct Communication with Key Account Managers and Customers) to be the center point of all BU related communications
▪ Experience with launching new products, demonstrating i.e., leading, and providing direction to people from Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Manufacturing facilities
▪ Strong analytical skills
▪ Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
The organization offers an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Conditions of Employment:
It is the candidate’s sole responsibility to obtain any work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required to legally work in Canada prior to commencing employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
LG Electronics Canada, Inc. is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve. LG Electronics Canada, Inc., will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform LG’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.
LG Electronics Canada, Inc. thanks all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
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