Branch Associate Product Manager | Santa Ana, CA

TTI • Santa Ana, CA

5h • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Branch Associate Product Manager position is an intermediate career development role that provides individuals who possess the competencies and experience base to develop into a Product Manager position within 12 to 18 months with the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities through direct responsibility for coordinating quotes, negotiating pricing with suppliers and contract manufacturers, driving and promoting key supplier lines. With coaching and mentoring, position is also accountable for maintaining system integrity, supporting sales to increase business through assisting with obtaining competitive quotes, providing ongoing education/promotion/support to branch and for developing and maintaining successful supplier relationships. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world’s leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization! Our Branch Associate Product Manager Team: With the direction and guidance of the Branch Product Manager(s), coordinates quotes by working with sales staff, suppliers, and corporate Product department to develop a price for product that will be competitive and offer the largest gross profit margin. Supports Branch Product Manager(s) in efforts to effectively market line or commodity type by providing ongoing technical product knowledge to branch employees by sharing information directly with Sales and support employees. Additionally, participates in informative monthly product training facilitated by Branch Product Manager(s) that will keep the branch up-to-date on current technology and industry trends they need to know to sell the products. Drives and promotes manageable number of low/medium activity lines by obtaining maximum number of exclusive competitive advantages from suppliers. Gains information about the market by utilizing all possible sources such as, sales reps, networking, and trade publications. Develops relationships with supplier’s factory representatives to achieve most favored status and avert and solve problems. Provides product support by responding with a sense of urgency to issues, while utilizing problem solving skills to help resolve pricing, accounting and inventory management issues. Maintains cost database by adding, changing, deleting, cost and ship debit information with accuracy. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• One to three years of applicable experience in related role (i.e., Product Manager Assistant) and electronics industry experience is also preferred.
• Possesses working knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, gross profit analysis, market and vendor analysis and economics of distribution.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications at the intermediate level.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.
• Possesses strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute preferred.
• To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates quotes by working with sales staff, suppliers, and corporate Product department to develop a price for product that will be competitive and offer the largest gross profit margin.
• Supports Branch Product Manager(s) in efforts to effectively market line or commodity type by providing ongoing technical product knowledge to branch employees by sharing information directly with Sales and support employees.
• Participates in informative monthly product training facilitated by Branch Product Manager(s) that will keep the branch up-to-date on current technology and industry trends they need to know to sell the products.
• Drives and promotes manageable number of low/medium activity lines by obtaining maximum number of exclusive competitive advantages from suppliers.
• Gains information about the market by utilizing all possible sources such as, sales reps, networking, and trade publications.
• Develops relationships with supplier’s factory representatives to achieve most favored status and avert and solve problems.
• Provides product support by responding with a sense of urgency to issues, while utilizing problem solving skills to help resolve pricing, accounting and inventory management issues.
• Maintains cost database by adding, changing, deleting, cost and ship debit information with accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• TTI also offers a comprehensive benefits package including two CDHP plans and a PPO plan for medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability coverages, and paid parental leave.
• HSA and FSA offerings are available depending on the type of medical plan selected.
• Also, TTI offers a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with matching contributions and a wide variety of other benefits including tuition reimbursement plan, vacation, fixed and floating holidays, PTO or sick time, bereavement, jury duty, and an employee assistance plan.
• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, Healthcare Savings Accounts Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level