Junior Computing Category Manager m/f

Who we are?

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company and ranked 10 on the Fortune 500 list for 2012, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries on six continents.

HP invents, engineers, and delivers technology solutions that drive business value, create social value, and improve the lives of our clients. At HP, we know that our people and values are the most important elements in this success. And we want you to add your voice and imagination to our mission. Learn more

Our Commercial Personal Systems (Computing) Hardware and Services team in France is looking for a young and bright candidate who is passionate about new technology and product management, who is ambitious and willing to learn and grow a career in a world-class IT company

What can we do together?

Category Management at HP is a good combination of Product and Business Management. Very central in the organization, we closely collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Channel and Supply Chain.

Our mission is to support the business driving Revenue, Margin and Market Shares KPIs. Great place to learn on various topics, it's a career booster and a limitless opportunity to grow as a professional.

Starting as a Junior Computing (Personal Systems) Category Manager you will be working on:

Business strategy

• Contribute to the quarterly business plans;
• Pricing: support pricing recommendations and decisions to optimize the top and bottom line;
• Business planning and monitoring with swift corrective recommendations in case of deviation.

Business Planning & Execution

• Maintain a permanent connection with all the daily business aspects: progress vs. targets, key events, strategy adjustments, tactical interventions;
• Execute Category pricing strategy by setting-up promotional activities;
• Provide weekly business tracker reports;
• Maintain a lucid and actionable understanding of the business status based on multiple data sources, reports and provide recommendations;
• Support the country Personal Systems Category team to forecast the business at the required detail levels to optimize supply availability and execution planning;
• Support New Product Introductions as well as End Of Life activities.

Product Management

• Be up to date on the HP product portfolio, help the team prepare and conduct product presentations and provide reactive product-related information to partners, customers and sales teams;
• Monitor the competition product and offers, provide line-up and pricing recommendations;
• Support sales organization by trainings, building solutions on deals and daily interactions with the sales;
• Attend business events with customers and partners.

Who you are?

• Recently graduated Master's degree student (Bac +5 level) obtained in the last 12 months in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance or similar.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel and PowerPoint knowledge.
• Passion about technology and innovation.
• Self-motivation, confidence and fast learning skills.
• Creativity, proactiveness and strong inter-personal abilities.
• Fluency in English and French language

More than previous experiences, personality and attitude are a clear criteria of recruitment. We're looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future's yours to create

Why joining HP France?

At HP France, you will be immersed in an inspiring workplace where all our people love to be, collaborate well together and where they can learn, grow and develop professionally as well as personally. We offer empowering responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to evolve through your commitment, your skills and your sense of initiative This position can be the 1st step in a great career within our teams

Joining us also means a great work-life balance and benefits such as meal vouchers, discounts on HP products and more

Driven by a strong corporate culture, our employees are involved in numerous initiatives through internal networks (Next Gen, , workplace well-being team, ect.) and external volunteering (Nos Quartiers ont du Talent, Hour of Code).

HP is also committed to an equal opportunities policy, from recruitment to career development. Job offers are open to all, including people with disabilities.

Our promise: To create a diverse and inclusive working environment So, what are you waiting for?

Based in Meudon (tramway T2 stop Brimborion), our campus offers collaborative, creative and ultra-connected open spaces

Start date: ASAP

Contrat type: 12-month temporary contract

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