Position Summary

Are you a strategic thinker, analytically strong, and commercially driven? Do you thrive at the intersection of product, marketing, and operations — and do you enjoy taking full ownership of an entire product category? At Samsung, we are looking for someone who can turn insights into action and drive the success of our smartphone portfolio in the Dutch market. With your experience, you know how to make an impact on both a strategic and operational level. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Role and Responsibilities

How You Make a Difference

As Product Manager Smartphones, you hold end-to-end responsibility for the entire smartphone category within Samsung Netherlands. From flagship models to mass-market series, you define the direction, make strategic decisions, and lead the execution of multiple product launches each year.

You translate market intelligence into product strategy and turn data into action — working closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Supply Chain, Channel Marketing, and HQ. With your senior experience, you can influence stakeholders at executive level while also steering detailed decisions that shape our success in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage the full smartphone portfolio (flagship to A-series)
• Lead and execute go-to-market strategies, including product launches and promotionsEnsure strong forecasting and stock management in collaboration with SCM
• Deliver product presentations and strategic updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Translate market and competitor insights into pricing, positioning, and assortment
• Analyze performance data (sell-in, sell-out, 3rd party) to optimize results
• Monitor the 4Ps and ensure alignment across the entire marketing mix
• Collaborate with EU office and HQ for alignment and reporting
• Run ad-hoc research and reporting for strategic projects (EU/Korea)

Skills and Qualifications

Your team

As Product Manager Smartphones, you will be part of a dedicated and experienced Product Management team. You will work closely with the Head of Product Management and two fellow Product Managers, with whom you align on strategy, product launches, and market positioning. Within the team, Dutch is the main working language, ensuring clear and effective collaboration. At the same time, you will regularly interact with other departments such as Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain, making your role central in connecting different parts of the organization.

What Are Your Assets

You are analytical, commercially sharp, and bring several years of product or category management experience. You feel at home in a dynamic environment and can switch easily between strategic vision and operational detail. You take ownership of complex projects, provide direction to cross-functional teams, and are confident in challenging decisions.

We also request:

• A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Marketing or Economics
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in product/category management, preferably in consumer electronics
• Proven experience in product/category management, preferably in consumer electronics
• Strong communication and presentation skills in Dutch and English
• Confident with data, reporting, and building clear business cases
• Ability to manage stakeholders and challenge decisions where needed
• Affinity with technology, smartphones and digital ecosystems

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation & benefits package to reward you for your work in supporting our company to grow. Including health insurance, 100% reimbursed by Samsung, 6% personal contribution to pension and an internet allowance of €29.42 per month.
• Bonus system where you can earn an extra monthly salary per quarter.
• A position for 40 hours a week.
• 25 vacation days + Good Friday and the possibility to buy 5 extra vacation days.
• Telephone from Samsung with unlimited calling and 10GB data, within the EU, and a Laptop from Samsung.
• Working hybrid with at least 3 days in the office, so you can optimize your workflow and enjoy the best of both worlds.
• The possibility to use the company restaurant, where you can enjoy an extensive lunch for a competitive price and even freshly prepared evening meals by our Samsung chef to take home every day. Discount on the purchase of Samsung products via our employee portal, up to a purchase amount of €2,500 per year.
• Extensive Development, Health & Wellbeing programs (for example Samsung University, young talent & leadership programs, we have our own fitness on-site, we have an online mental health portal, personal gym sessions which you can join, and many more because we care about your development and wellbeing).

About Us

Our story begins in 1969, when Samsung saw the light of day with the ambition to help people achieve the impossible. After more than 50 years, we are still innovating and creating boundless technology that helps people make the impossible possible. We remain driven by our purpose, which is why we put people and what they care about at the center of everything we create. We do this by staying true to our global values:

• Human experiences: We put people first, at the center of everything we do.
• Progressive Innovation: We are constantly finding new ways to improve the way people live by creating inventive products and services.
• Rebellious Optimism: We challenge ourselves and the status quo to change the world.
• Integrity & Transparency: We always strive to do the right thing by being open and honest with our customers and partner ecosystem.
• Social Improvement: We believe that technology should benefit everyone. It should be accessible, sustainable, and used for good.

Ready to drive innovations as our next Product Manager Smartphones? Join us and make an impact—apply today!

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