What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Channel Operations position at WorldLink US?
ABOUT WorldLink:
WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.
Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.
We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.
For more information about our craft, visit https://worldlink-us.com .
WHO we’re looking for:
We are looking for a Project Manager - Channel Operations who will be responsible for assisting the Channel Operations team with administrative retail and merchandising support, and budget coordination for a large national account. You will be responsible for go-to-market (GTM) retail planning and execution of mobile product launches. You will need to develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with internal partners and vendors & provide support for the Retail Team.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Manage and track merchandising timelines for all product launches. Own communications with all stakeholders.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of a master store list to ensure store counts are accurate and up to date across all retail channels.
- Work with internal account sales teams to develop field communications.
- Act as main point of contact for inquiries about GTM planning and compliance.
- Create and draft plan proposals for submission to the finance team for approval by working with the project manager and internal teams to ensure timely approvals.
- Responsible for managing device demo distribution by generating reports and tracking contracts to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects.
- Managing the aggregate sales reporting from various partners.
- Own and manage the event timeline, ensuring all necessary preparations are completed on schedule.
Required Experience and Education:
- Minimum 4 years experience in Merchandising and/or Retail in a corporate environment.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Strong project management experience to ensure multiple projects meet tight timelines.
- Proficiency with MS Excel (pivot tables and VLookup functions) and MS PowerPoint.
Necessary Skills and Attributes:
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.
- Ability to analyze retail situations and proactively offer solutions to support the Retail team.
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels within the company.
- Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tight timelines.
