APAC Online Category Manager - Gaming & Premium

We are looking for a Gaming and Premium PC lead to accelerate our business in Asia Pacific. The successful candidate will be the primary stakeholder for our consumer portfolio growth in the online space and will work alongside a team of passionate, dedicated category managers and merchandizers in country. This resource will be responsible for all elements of 4P execution for HP consumer Premium and Gaming Notebooks and Desktops sold through the HP Online store ( own webstore and official store in marketplaces).

Key Skills:

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees.

Responsibilities:

• Be the go to expert for accelerating Premium & Gaming business from HP's own website and Official Store's on marketplaces
• Work closely with country teams and regional stakeholders to create launch and growth plans for the premium & gaming portfolio
• Own Time-to-Market product launches
• Lead premium & gaming-specific special projects/ initiatives, including but not limited to premium & gaming solution bundles.
• Product line and quota responsibility for a product range, or a specific customer segment. 
• Broad understanding of the category product, business management and sales challenges and strategies. 
• Functional responsibility for the team in one or several areas (market analysis, marketing engagement etc)
• Responsible for creating and driving their sales pipeline.
• Maintain knowledge of competitors to strategically position HP's products and services better.
• Use specialty expertise to seek out new opportunities and expand and enhance existing opportunities to build the pipeline .
• Provide support to country managers and provide input regarding business development and solution expertise.
• May invest time working with and leveraging external partners (alliance / marketplaces) to deliver sale.
• Directs or coordinates supporting sales activities.

Education and Experience Required:

• University or Bachelor's degree Directly related previous work experience.
• Demonstrated achievement of progressively higher quota, diversity of business customer, and higher level customer interface.
• Extensive selling experience within industry and on similar products.
• Typically 8-12 years of advanced sales experience.
• Project management skills required.
• 2-3 years of category management / product sales within the Consumer PC / Gaming category.