Product Manager IV
Job Overview
This is a high visibility position managing a $54M connector product portfolio in the Americas region with a broad scope of responsibilities including profit/loss and product life cycle management. The Product Manager is the commercial leader for the C&F Overhead MV/LV product line managing life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities. The position requires a strong technical background, project management, marketing and communication skills to lead initiatives that support and drive the growth of the C&F overhead product portfolio. The product manager works closely with sales, channel and operations to ensure product supply and demand are aligned to provide Extraordinary Customer Experience.
As a Product Manager, you are responsible for;
• Achieve revenue and profitability targets through new product development, go to market strategies, cost reduction, product rationalization and pricing initiatives.
• Utilize market research, voice of the customer, and competitive analysis to manage the portfolio offering, position in the market and drive growth.
• Support demand/supply management with sales forecasts and inventory management strategy to maximize turnover and minimize slow moving/obsolete inventory.
• Perform analyses and report weekly on product sales performance to forecast and monthly review on growth, opportunity pipeline, margin improvement and cost out initiatives.
• Work closely with engineering and operations on new product development, product line maintenance, and industry compliance testing.
• Champion new product development initiatives using TE stage/gate process.
• Define and implement product marketing strategy with the marketing communications team to meet strategic objectives including developing marketing collateral and tradeshow support/attendance.
• Conduct technical as well as sales-focused seminars and webinars for customers and sales team to support marketing initiatives.
• Support sales with customer presentations and product demonstrations with focus on core product lines.
• Provide cross regional support to product management and sales for lines produced within region.
• Develop/train product specialist(s) on the technical merits and product applications of existing and new products.
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What your background should look like:
• B.S in Electrical Engineering, B.S in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field is preferred.
• B.S in Business with applicable experience will also be considered.
• Non-degreed specialist with significant related industry experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, sales, or marketing related to medium voltage overhead power distribution utility market
• Excellent communication skills. Spanish language is a plus.
• Strong computer back ground in applications like MS Office. Salesforce and MS Project a plus.
• Strong business acumen and leadership skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and drive results in a dynamic, high paced environment
• Ability to influence the business and build relationships both internally and externally
• Creative, proactive, entrepreneur and innovative thinker
• Ability to travel as required (20% to 50%)
Work Location
This position is located at our Fuquay Varina, NC site.
Competencies
FUQUAY - VARINA, NC, US, 27576
Nearest Major Market: Raleigh
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