Product Manager - Hangers and Metal Framing

nVent • Solon, OH

34d

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. What YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Lead all global product line and champion cross-functional activities to maximize overall product line performance including revenue growth, margin improvement, cost reduction, quality and delivery. Manages product specification, cost, quality, delivery, and data integrity as it relates to assigned products. Develop and direct the implementation of product line strategies and coordinate necessary cross-functional activities. Provide strategic direction for innovative growth opportunities that leverage technology trends (e.g. connectivity), market trends, and integrated solutions. Develop and maintain long term product road maps with focused efforts on product vitality and sustainable product differentiation. Participate in annual operating process Lead cross-functional new product development efforts. Coordinate with Engineering teams for the development of needs-based innovations. Lead all marketing aspects associated with the product definition, product development, pricing, market introduction, sales tools, and promotion plans. Working closely with Finance, lead development of the pro forma with complete financial analysis and sales forecast for all proposed new products. Develop the positioning strategy of all products and services considering price, volume, share and profitability. Conduct VOC to identify market requirements and trends to drive continuous improvements and to identify product enhancements opportunities. Ensures assigned products are responsive to market needs to maintain and/or improve market penetration and share position. Monitor and assess competitive products and programs and as a result develop and implement proactive strategies to strengthen the product line’s competitive edge. Evaluates assigned products for obsolescence and communicates recommended product replacement. Suggest and drive process improvements in product management in their area of responsibility. Lead training efforts for sales teams related to new product introductions. Work collaboratively to develop training materials for the assigned products to support ongoing training programs. Ability to deliver training in person and virtually. Proficient with training contractors in office and jobsite settings.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree in Marketing, Engineering or Business is required, MBA is preferred.
• Product Marketing, Product Management or related product experience in the industrial/mechanical/electrical space is required.
• Solid experience interacting with both internal and external customers in various market settings is required.
• Hands on experience working with end users, distribution channels, direct sales, and manufacturer’s reps is required.
• Proven skills in product marketing and product life-cycle management.
• Proven ability to lead and drive large cross-functional teams to success in challenging situations.
• Proven ability to influence at all levels of the organization cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including strong active listening skills.
• Proven ability to analyze, interpret and draw meaningful and accurate conclusions from data.
• Proven ability to conduct complex financial analyses, to develop financial models and interpret P&L statements.

Nice To Haves

• MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all global product line and champion cross-functional activities to maximize overall product line performance including revenue growth, margin improvement, cost reduction, quality and delivery.
• Manages product specification, cost, quality, delivery, and data integrity as it relates to assigned products.
• Develop and direct the implementation of product line strategies and coordinate necessary cross-functional activities.
• Provide strategic direction for innovative growth opportunities that leverage technology trends (e.g. connectivity), market trends, and integrated solutions.
• Develop and maintain long term product road maps with focused efforts on product vitality and sustainable product differentiation.
• Participate in annual operating process Lead cross-functional new product development efforts.
• Coordinate with Engineering teams for the development of needs-based innovations.
• Lead all marketing aspects associated with the product definition, product development, pricing, market introduction, sales tools, and promotion plans.
• Working closely with Finance, lead development of the pro forma with complete financial analysis and sales forecast for all proposed new products.
• Develop the positioning strategy of all products and services considering price, volume, share and profitability.
• Conduct VOC to identify market requirements and trends to drive continuous improvements and to identify product enhancements opportunities.
• Ensures assigned products are responsive to market needs to maintain and/or improve market penetration and share position.
• Monitor and assess competitive products and programs and as a result develop and implement proactive strategies to strengthen the product line’s competitive edge.
• Evaluates assigned products for obsolescence and communicates recommended product replacement.
• Suggest and drive process improvements in product management in their area of responsibility.
• Lead training efforts for sales teams related to new product introductions.
• Work collaboratively to develop training materials for the assigned products to support ongoing training programs.
• Ability to deliver training in person and virtually.
• Proficient with training contractors in office and jobsite settings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

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