Seiko Instruments, Usa, Inc. Work Values

Daily Duties at Seiko Instruments, Usa, Inc.:

Managed the semiconductor product department, responsible for both marketing and sales functions. Products included Low Power ICs, Microcontrollers and Memory devices. Established strategic marketing objectives, generated pricing policies and marketing plan. Tactical marketing: Rolled out monthly forecasts, monitored profit margin and product inventory; Strategic marketing: Responsible for competitive analysis, new product introduction and future product planning. Sales: Conducted semi-annual rep reviews; distribution channel management; product presentations to customers, reps & distributors and at trade shows. Marketing Communication: Supervised magazine advertisement, product promotion and press releases; managed putting out data books, product literature and web updates. Generated annual budget, P&L reports and performance review of employees.  Through negotiations with parent company in Japan and with US distribution channels, resolved the expense issue of semiconductor product inventory by bringing it down to low and acceptable levels.  Increased the semiconductor sales by over 30%.

What they like about Seiko Instruments, Usa, Inc.:

The social vibrance of a hiring firm is very important to you. Your ability to make and maintain friendships there is a critical part of your decision. You would likely be dissatisfied with a workplace that is quiet, cold, or otherwise not particularly social. When you investigate a new hiring company, ask recruiters, managers, and potential co-workers about the social life and opportunities there. This is especially important when you are relocating; moving dramatically alters your social sphere both inside and outside the workplace.

Tags

Marketing Manager, Product Line Manager, Business Unit Manager, Distribution Manager, Marketing Engineer, Marketing, Manager, Profit Margin Management, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Strategic Marketing, Tactical Marketing, Pricing, Contract Negotiation, Product Presentation, New Product Introduction, Distribution Channel Management, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Product Delivery Leadtime, Writing Business Plans, Writing Job Descriptions, Sales Commission Design, Sales Compensation Design, Retreat Management, Resort Management, Mechanical Engineer

Skills

Software Implementation, Tactical Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Sales Force Training, Business Unit Management, Distribution Management, Business Forecasting, Inventory Management

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Seiko Instruments, Usa, Inc.: