Join to apply for the gaming category manager role at microsoft.in consumer sales organization (cso) our purpose is to earn fans and drive growth by building emotional connections to delight and empower everyone.
we're positioned at the intersection of customers, hardware teams, and retail partners.
we partner across the xbox ecosystem to amplify console performance at retail—driving platform adoption, elevating in-store and online presence, and fueling growth from first impression to final purchase.
together with our ecosystem partners, we strategize and implement plans for customer engagement and economic growth.responsibilitiesamericas console performance: ownership of budgeting process for consoles (partner target tracking, quarterly forecasts, monthly business reviews, and weekly performance reporting); drive regional accountability across retail and direct channels for console metrics (revenue and inventory management); collaborate on demand planning alignment with regional partners and the global category lead.americas retail strategy for consoles: develop a comprehensive regional retail strategy for consoles aligned with devices, services, content, and growth areas; set fiscal year priorities to guide marketing plans, strategies, and campaigns; prepare regionally compelling partner pitch materials.driving console growth: identify new growth opportunities; collaborate with the ww console category lead on strategic sales, partner selection, onboarding, tracking results, best practices, and learnings for future rollouts; support market expansion and launch of tests or trials.console insights: leverage industry knowledge, channel insights, and customer understanding to drive strategic alignment and digital transformation; share in-store and online feedback, market trends, and partner insights to achieve joint objectives.qualificationsrequired/minimum qualificationsmaster's degree in engineering, computer science, supply chain, data analytics, business, finance or related field and 5+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operationsor bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, supply chain, data analytics, business, finance or related field and 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations or equivalent experience.business level fluency to read, write and speak english.preferred qualificationsmaster's degree in engineering, computer science, supply chain, data analytics, business, finance or related field and 7+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operationsexperience planning and executing assortment plans, marketing strategies, and activities that drive business results.be a skillful leader, able to directly deliver and influence others—internally at microsoft and externally through retail partners.be a confident leader, representing your business in front of partners and stakeholders at all levels inside and outside microsoft.a successful track record in managing and transforming a consumer category, while meeting sales and profitability targets.sharp analytical skills to review and manage budgets, market data, and deal opportunities.microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.
consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.
if you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.seniority level: not applicableemployment type: full-timejob function: marketingindustries: software developmentreferrals increase your chances of interviewing at microsoft by 2x
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