Customer Marketing, Specialist

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

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

About the Role

The Business Planning & Analysis lead is responsible for leading the end-to-end commercial planning process across Sell-Out, Sell-Through, and Sell-In channels. This role serves as the central point of visibility for business performance, ensuring alignment between market demand, retailer execution, inventory strategy, and sales objectives.

The role is accountable for demand planning, business reviews, inventory health, commercial forecasting, and executive reporting for the Sales Director and Commercial Team.

What You Will Do

- Help drive the trade marketing execution in Mexico
- Project coordination: Coordinate the end-to-end execution of Trade Marketing projects, from briefing and planning to implementation and follow-up, working closely with vendors, Sales, retail clients and the promoter team.
- Vendor management: Manage and coordinate vendors for production, logistics, installations, activations and other Trade Marketing services, ensuring quality, timing and compliance with project requirements.

- Commercial collaboration: Work closely with the Sales team to develop and execute Trade Marketing plans and initiatives aligned with commercial priorities, sell-in and sell-out objectives.
- Retail client coordination: Coordinate with key retail clients in Mexico to align projects, obtain approvals and permits, and ensure successful execution of in-store initiatives.
- Promoter management: Coordinate and monitor promoter teams across key accounts in Mexico, including coverage, attendance, training, execution and compliance with brand guidelines. monitor and follow up on promoter KPIs,
- Budget control: Support the management and tracking of Trade Marketing budgets, including quotations, purchase orders, invoices, expense tracking and budget reconciliation.
- POP, displays, expos & retail communication: Coordinate the development, production and implementation of displays, planograms, POP materials, in-store communication and creative artworks, from briefing and adaptation through production and final execution, ensuring brand consistency and compliance with retailer specifications.
- In-store activations & retail events: Coordinate and execute in-store activations, retail events and special campaigns, including logistics, materials, promoters and overall brand experience.
- Post-project analysis: Analyze the results of projects, activations and retail initiatives, including sell-out impact, execution, budget performance and key learnings, identifying opportunities and recommendations for future initiatives.
- undefined What You Need to Be Successful Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Marketing, Business administration or related field.At least 2-4 years’ experience in Trade Marketing, Retail Marketing, Shopper Marketing or a similar role.Experience in working with retail clients, sales teams, preferably within the consumer electronics, consumer goods or retail industryStrong project management and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power Point.Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teamsResults-oriented and resilient professional, with a proactive mindset and the ability to overcome challenges and maintain focus.Understanding of retail dynamics.

Bonus Points if You Have

- Previous experience in Sales, Retail Operations or Replenishments, with an understanding of sell in, sell out, inventory and product availability.
- Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills

What Makes You Eligible

- Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
- This role is eligible to work remotely on some days at week (2), the rest the presence is required.
- Successfully completing a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment .

What We Offer

- 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

You Belong Here

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.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

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 ! +++

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. ( www.harman.com )

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 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! (https://harmanglobal.avature.net/talentcommunity)

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You Belong Here 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.
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 (https://www.harman.com))
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