Hardware Product Manager

ASAP Software (www.asap.com), is a $1.3 billion provider of volume software acquisition and deployment services for corporate and government customers. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, ASAP serves customers in 45 different countries around the world. For more than 20 years, ASAP has been a leader in providing businesses and government with a fast, reliable and economical way to purchase software and hardware.

ASAP?s supplier list includes Microsoft, Adobe Systems, Apple Computer, Belkin, Canon, Cisco, CA, HP, IBM, Novell, Sony, and Symantec. ASAP is a subsidiary of Corporate Express ($3.6 billion), which is owned by Amsterdam-based office equipment provider Buhrmann N.V. ($7.5 billion).

ASAP is routinely recognized as one of the largest and fastest growing companies in the computer industry and is ranked in the Top 50 in the annual VAR (Value Added Reseller) Business 500 and among the top three in Illinois along with Motorola and CDW. Recognized by Chicago Magazine as one of the Top 25 Best Places to Work in Chicago, ASAP?s continued growth can be attributed to the its healthy corporate culture and high performing employees.

Presently we are seeking candidates for a Hardware Product Manager to maximize ASAP's sales of products from assigned manufacturers, to market the services that define ASAP's offer, and to enhance the company's direct selling effort.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages all aspects of ASAP's marketing relationship with assigned manufacturers.

2. Achieves the sell-through goals for assigned manufacturers and builds customer interest in specific ASAP services by:
? Developing marketing plans.
? Executing marketing programs, from concept through delivery, with an emphasis on sales promotion and incentive programs, direct mail, media advertising, events marketing and collateral development.
? Producing ASAP's standard communications vehicles.

3. Builds awareness for ASAP by using the co-op funds for which they are responsible to develop marketing communications programs that advance ASAP?s visibility and position in the marketplace.

4. Gets the greatest return from the department?s marketing budget by managing co-op advertising budgets and programs.

5. Supports the achievement of ASAP?s revenue growth target by supporting and leveraging our sales organization.

The above responsibilities represent the major tasks assigned to incumbents on this job title. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks. Therefore, on occasion, incumbents may perform other related tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in office environment with regular use of a CRT and keyboard.


QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. Bachelors degree in marketing or equivalent courses.

  2. Minimum three years of related marketing experience.

 

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and disability insurance; matching 401(k); profit sharing; paid time off; discounted coworker purchases; tuition reimbursement; adoption assistance; and rewards for consecutive years of employment ( four week sabbatical for 7 years). There are also the little things like an all-day coffee bar, a business casual environment and dry cleaning delivery that make it easier to strike a healthy balance between your work and your life.

Most of all, we believe in people. We know that each person's contribution makes a difference, and we are passionate about what we do. If you have what it takes, we encourage you to come talk to us. See how you can upgrade your career at one of the most exciting companies around, and help us take our success to new heights.

Thank you for your interest! Here?s how to apply:

To become an official applicant, fill out a complete online application on our website: http://www.asap.com/careers under the job title above. For more information or to simply send your resume, please email us at: asaphr@asap.com



ASAP Software is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer by choice.