Company Summary:
Harman International Industries, Inc. is the worldwide leader in the manufacture of high-quality, high-fidelity audio and electronic products for automotive, consumer and professional use. It is the parent company behind an array of legendary brands that includes Harman Kardon®, JBL®, Mark Levinson® and Infinity®. The Company has developed, both internally and through a series of acquisitions, a range of product offerings. It operates in three segments: Automotive, Consumer and Professional. The Automotive segment designs, manufactures and markets audio, electronic and infotainment systems for vehicle applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers. The Consumer segment designs, manufactures and markets audio, video and electronic systems for home, mobile and multimedia applications. The Professional segment designs, manufactures and markets loudspeakers and electronic systems used by audio professionals in concert halls, stadiums, airports, houses of worship and theme attractions. For more than 50 years, our legendary brands have taken a leading role in the creation and innovation of progressive technologies, from the world's first car radio in 1948 to today's most revolutionary infotainment systems.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Maintain an understanding of target market applications.
• Responsible for management of $100M in material groups/product lines comprising the Portable PA Vertical Market.
• Major new product development program responsibility for programs with $10M to $20M sales potential.
• Meet corporate goals and objectives.
• Manage segment expense budget.
• Conduct market research on market conditions, competitive activity and market size.
• Identify and quantify opportunities for new products in the Portable PA market segments.
• Lead the development of new product programs.
• Plan and execute product launch events and activities.
• Participate in the planning of promotional materials including advertisements.
• Participate in the planning and execution of industry trade shows.
• Establish and develop relationships with key customers.
• Drive the communication of Portable PA activities internally and to the market.
• Complete other related duties as required by the Vice President of Marketing.
• Attend department staff meetings and Directors’ meetings.
 Basic Qualifications:
• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or equivalent experience.
• One needs at least 5 years experience working in this discipline or in a related area.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, primarily to industry trade shows and sales meetings.
• Willingness to work in Northridge, CA.
• Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test.