About the client: With over 20 years of design and industry-leading research, they have led the market as homes become more intelligent and responsive. They are building a world where your home asks less of your attention, becomes more seamless and powerful, and frees you to spend more time doing what you love. They care about innovating solutions to enhance your lifestyle. Based on a deep understanding of use cases and consumer experiences.
With their business development in Americas Region, they are looking for a seasoned, charismatic business leader - General Manager (GM) in San Francisco, CA, USA, to build the brand in the Americas Region. The GM is passionate about the opportunity to build a highly-competent team and set-off a business in a competitive market; as well as having ownership of every aspect of the commercials and P&L. The GM should possess strong entrepreneurial skills, with determination for success.
  • You are dynamic, resourceful, and self-disciplined
  • You are constantly motivating yourself and others around you – passion for success
  • You have strong business sense and judgement, competent decision-making ability
  • You are a leader – a thought leader, a great presenter and a strong influencer
  • You WANT to catapult your career and be a part of something amazing and a category that is in a rapid growth mode.

​Responsibilities  

  • Develop and execute business plan for Americas Region market that in line with HQ strategy; 
  • Develop and execute sales and marketing activities that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability and expand our customer base. 
  • Develop and execute all sales, marketing, and operational activities that articulates the growth potential of the brand and the business, penetrate retail channels, and deliver measurable results;
  • Lead product roadmap planning, channel placement, pricing positioning, and go-to-market activities that meets Americas Region retail cycles
  • Drive and monitor performance metrics, channel inventory, sales-out, and product mix; meet set-budgets on a consistent basis
  • Lead and manage the Americas Region team. Develop and execute short-term and long-term organizational plans that meet the company’s business development objectives
  • Be the primary liaison for all sales, marketing, and operational activities for Americas Region and the bridge to HQ in China. 
  • Be the brand ambassador, Public Relations and company spokesperson for Americas Region region.

Requirements​

  • Proven leadership and entrepreneurial experiences. Solid sales & brand marketing experience highly-desired
  • Minimum 10 years of related experience in the Consumer Electronics industry, VP / GM levels a plus
  • Deep understanding of Americas Region Consumer Electronics  retail space and previous contacts in the key channels and proven experience in online 
  • General management experience to include P&L accountability
  • Outstanding communicator who can easily adapt style and content to internal / external audiences
  • Proven ability to work independently, liaise, and manage relationships across internal stakeholders. 
  • Excellent English or Mandarin in verbal and written.
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