Overview of Group/Department
The Entertainment & Devices Division(EDD) is home to the Xbox and Games for Windows gaming platforms; the Mobile Communications Business; the TV, Video, and Music Business;the Specialized Devices and Applications Business, which includes Microsoft Hardware,
Microsoft Surface, Office for Mac, Microsoft Auto, and Windows Embedded software; the Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Information Services (MSCIS) team; and Worldwide Retail Sales & Marketing (WWRSM).
Role Purpose
The Country Manager will direct Microsoft EDD Ireland into taking a leadership position in Gaming and PC Consumer Retailing.
Key Responsibilities
Lead an energized and motivated team to plan, execute and measure all local sales and marketing activities, of Microsoft EDD products and all Microsoft products sold at Retail:EDD PC products; Mac Office, Mouse, Keyboard, PC Gaming Devices Web Cams,
–sales through all reseller channels. EDD Console Products; Xbox 360 console, Xbox360 games, Xbox360 accessories, Xbox 360 Live
– sales through all reseller channels.Key non EDD products through Retail; Office, Windows and One Care and other non EDD products through Retail channel.Manage and maximize EDD lrish P&L, driving top line revenue, profitability and market share goals, while exercising tight cost control and accurate business forecasting and planning.
People management of 3 FTE’s, responsible for team integration and team development of FTE and Vendor Staff to meet and exceed all business objectives and scale for growth.
Key part of the Local Irish Leadership Subsidiary Team as an authority on the retail / consumer business and strong business acumen to contribute to the sub.
Be a strong spokesperson for Microsoft and associated EDD products
- the passion voice behind the products to understand, articulate and communicate our strategies internally, to channel and to the press.
Responsible for ensuring high level of customer and partner satisfaction
Key Success Criteria
Reputation as consumer and retail leader, adding critical business value.
Leadership in driving the business forward to meet corporate objectives.
Improve and optimize channel execution.
Meet revenue, profitability & market share targets.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential experience required:
Business management
Partner experience
Retail experience
People management
Strong commercial awareness/business acumen
Good understanding of distribution channel
Marketing experience an advantage
Strong communicator with the ability to negotiate and manage conflict effectively
Effective presenter with good interpersonal skills
Have the ability to develop teams and individuals
Ability to motivate colleagues, partners and customers - passion, enthusiasm, excitement
Competencies
Leadership
Impact & Influence
Drive for Results
Strategic thinker
Planning and organizational skills
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