Description & Requirements
Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We're a integral, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
About the Role
The Business Planning & Analysis lead is responsible for leading the end-to-end commercial planning process across Sell-Out, Sell-Through, and Sell-In channels. This role serves as the central point of visibility for business performance, ensuring alignment between market demand, retailer execution, inventory strategy, and sales objectives.
The role is accountable for demand planning, business reviews, inventory health, commercial forecasting, and executive reporting for the Sales Director and Commercial Team.
What You Will Do
Help drive the trade marketing execution in Mexico
Project coordination: Coordinate the end-to-end execution of Trade Marketing projects, from briefing and planning to implementation and follow-up, working closely with vendors, Sales, retail clients and the promoter team.
Vendor management: Manage and coordinate vendors for production, logistics, installations, activations and other Trade Marketing services, ensuring quality, timing and compliance with project requirements.
Commercial collaboration: Work closely with the Sales team to develop and execute Trade Marketing plans and initiatives aligned with commercial priorities, sell-in and sell-out objectives.
Retail client coordination:



Coordinate with key retail clients in Mexico to align projects, obtain approvals and permits, and ensure successful execution of in-store initiatives.
Promoter management: Coordinate and monitor promoter teams across key accounts in Mexico, including coverage, attendance, training, execution and compliance with brand guidelines. monitor and follow up on promoter KPIs,
Budget control: Support the management and tracking of Trade Marketing budgets, including quotations, purchase orders, invoices, expense tracking and budget reconciliation.
POP, displays, expos & retail communication: Coordinate the development, production and implementation of displays, planograms, POP materials, in-store communication and creative artworks, from briefing and adaptation through production and final execution, ensuring brand consistency and compliance with retailer specifications.
In-store activations & retail events: Coordinate and execute in-store activations, retail events and special campaigns, including logistics, materials, promoters and overall brand experience.
Post-project analysis: Analyze the results of projects, activations and retail initiatives, including sell-out impact, execution, budget performance and key learnings, identifying opportunities and recommendations for future initiatives.
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What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Marketing,



Business administration or related field.At least 2-4 years' experience in Trade Marketing, Retail Marketing, Shopper Marketing or a similar role.Experience in working with retail clients, sales teams, preferably within the consumer electronics, consumer goods or retail industryStrong project management and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power Point.Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teamsResults-oriented and resilient professional, with a proactive mindset and the ability to overcome challenges and maintain focus.Understanding of retail dynamics.
Bonus Points if You Have
Previous experience in Sales, Retail Operations or Replenishments, with an understanding of sell in, sell out, inventory and product availability.
Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
This role is eligible to work remotely on some days at week (2), the rest the presence is required.
Successfully completing a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
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What We Offer
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
"Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal developm

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