Cluster Category Manager - Tablet Keyboard, Headset & Business Development

About the role

Logitech is hiring a Cluster Category Manager for its Tablet Keyboard and Headset category in Japan, covering both B2B and B2C business. The role drives growth in this key category, expands the market and influences the innovative workstyle in Japan, and acts as the primary counterpart for Apple Japan. It works closely with the Global team, regional team, Japan sales, marketing, supply chain and finance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own the P&L for the total Japan Tablet Keyboard and Headset category
• Lead 4P management: product offering, new product launches, pricing, margin management, channel strategy and go-to-market strategy
• Take ownership of demand and supply, working with Sales and Supply Chain
• Analyse B2B customer/partner and B2C end-user and retailer needs, and feed this feedback to the global Business Group
• Influence local B2B channel partners through product roadmaps, global strategy and competitive analysis
• Update the category growth execution plan based on customer insight, market dynamics and competition
• Leverage global partners such as Apple, Microsoft, Zoom and Google for local co-marketing and sales
• Contribute to brand strategy development and deployment

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in product marketing and 4P, ideally hardware devices
• Experience managing a category or product with P&L responsibility as 4P lead
• Experience building a brand, recommending strategy and growing a product line with a full GTM plan
• Deep understanding of B2B or B2C customer and partner preferences
• Fluent spoken and written English is a must

Required skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to influence brand strategy across the organisation
• Strong data analytics skills
• Leadership, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix organisation
• Creative writing and self-management skills
• B2B business development experience is an advantage