Product Manager - Device Connection & Pluggable Installation Technologies

WAGO Corporation•Germantown, WI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

WAGO Corporation is seeking a Product Manager - Device Connection and Pluggable Installation Technologies responsible for the complete product lifecycle management and commercialization of assigned products. This includes building, implementing, and retiring product strategies, and retrieving and analyzing feedback from customers, stakeholders, and other teams to shape requirements, features, and end products for channel partners and customers for the Device Connection product lines. This role is responsible for leading and managing the overall go-to-market plans focusing on product management and commercialization for assigned product lines with the goal of meeting and exceeding all business metrics/objectives. Responsibilities include working with other Product Management team members and Marketing Communications to develop and incorporate feedback and input from customers, partners, and in-house teams on product strategy and finding ways to create and expand product market reach. Manages the development of company market requirements and business plans for specific product(s) or product line(s), including product strategy definition, requirements analysis, and pricing, along with managing lifecycles and product positioning in the marketplace. Reduces broad concepts and business strategies into structured product marketing plans. Oversees market research, monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs. Establishes pricing strategies. Interacts with engineering, manufacturing, and sales to enhance existing product(s) or product line(s). Leads new product definition and business plans with joint departments. Responsible for the strategic planning and implementation for the following product lines – PCB Terminal Blocks, Multi Connection System, and other products deemed appropriate by the Director of Product Management – Components.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of proven experience in product development
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 including Excel and Power Point
Strong presentation skills required
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel by automobile or airplane within North America and internationally
Strong organization, relationship building, and communication skills required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the printed circuit board and/or electrical interconnect or other similar markets is preferred
Knowledge of the sales process (or related sales experience) is preferred

Responsibilities

Meeting and exceeding revenue targets for assigned product line(s)
Develop and implement a business plan to successfully market products and grow sales in line with international and North American sales targets and goals, with coordination in the Americas
Support and coordinate global and local product initiatives through the PLM framework including key tasks in product ideation, development, introduction, through end of life in the Americas
Interface with international colleagues to ensure a positive working relationship and representation of needs for the Americas market
Guide and ensure all product offerings are properly positioned with key industry standards within our industries and countries of scope
Be aware, document, and share competitors’ products’ marketing and sales activities and develop appropriate responses
Be aware of, manage and use trends in the marketplace and develop a plan to address these trends
Leverage industry market intelligence data and reports across product-associated industries, verticals, solutions, markets, customers, applications and vertical marketing places.
Manage the commercialization of products, services and solutions through coordination with Marcom – to include white papers, trade show booth panels, product promotions, promotional vehicles, website, public relations, advertising, training, and Social Media content, etc.
Coordinate product sales efforts with sales force – to include visiting key customers and/or prospects
Coordinate product, solutions and services across portfolio of channel partners such as electrical distributors, end users, OEMs, contractors, system integrators, panel builders and more
Manage forecasts of product inventory needs throughout the product lifecycle of all assigned products
Work with Industry Managers to cross-promote product lines within vertical markets
Work with channel management to properly engage, identify, and grow distributors