Business Manager - LATAM - Acer America Corporation

Acer America is a fast-paced, high-growth company, located in San Jose, CA. We are part of a global company that is #2 in notebook market share with goals set on becoming #1. We are looking for a high-energy, creative and business-savvy individual to join our team and help us achieve our ambitions.

Business Manager (PC Mobility) – The Business Manager for our regional ROLA (Latin America) team is the market expert on personal computer products and business channels within Latin America. The Business Manager function is to understand the market and introduce products which enable the attainment of the specified amount of revenue for any given period.

Secondarily, the Business Manager must manage towards a profit contribution target. Ultimately, success is a function. of market share development in Central, South America and the Caribbean. This position will interface closely between product management and channel partner product management (buyers) and purchasing.

Responsibilities

Strategic Activities:

- Create and maintain rolling three month forecast and target sales attainment plan

- Create long-term business development plan to support sales-in and -out targets

- Forge strong business relationship with key channel partners

Tactical Activities:

- Collect and analyze sales out and inventory data from partners

- Gather competitive intelligence – pricing, specifications, etc.

- Collect and analyze competitive information

- Coordinate supply chain management activities

- Prepare regular reports on sell-through, sales in, order status, etc.

Requirements

- B.S./B.A. in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field

- Bilingual (English/Spanish)

- Maximum of 4-5 years relevant experience in marketing or sales in a technical field within the LATAM market

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Strong analytical skills

- Assertive team player

- Innovative problem-solver

- Self-starter able to jump in with minimal supervision

- Business savvy

- Sense of humor

Acer is an EEO employer that considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, veteran status or preferred orientation.