Branch Product Manager I | Eden Prairie, MN

TTI • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $50,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our growing company is in need of a Branch Product Manager for our Minnesota market based out of Eden Prairie, MN. The Branch Product Manager coordinates quotes, negotiates pricing with suppliers and contract manufacturers, drives and promotes key supplier lines and facilitates product training for the branch. 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 Product Manager Team: 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. Provides technical product knowledge to branch employees by sharing information directly with Sales and support employees and additionally facilitating informative monthly product training 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 key supplier 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 related field and three years’ experience in related role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possesses excellent 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.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). 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.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Previous sales and electronics industry experience is also preferred.

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.
• Provides technical product knowledge to branch employees by sharing information directly with Sales and support employees and additionally facilitating informative monthly product training 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 key supplier 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.
• HAS 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