Product Manager

nVent • Anoka, MN

2d • Hybrid

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. As a Product Manager at nVent, you will be instrumental in guiding product development and planning the long-term strategy for the Hoffman NEMA Enclosure portfolio. This market leading product line is seeking a champion to join the team to drive new product development, introduction of new products and managing product life cycle of current products.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree in Marketing, Engineering, or Business is required.
• 3+ years of Product Marketing, Product Management, or Program Management required.
• Ability to travel (up to 15%).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven skills in product marketing and product life-cycle management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with configurable product solutions is preferred.
• Experience in the industrial automation or electrical space is helpful.
• Hands on experience working with industrial channels of distribution including distributors, direct sales, and manufacturer’s reps is helpful.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and carry out product strategy by conducting voice of the customer (VOC) and market research
• Translate customer needs into meaningful innovation, partnering with engineering to develop and launch
• Decide positioning of products and services
• Lead market research for existing products, new products, technologies, and new emerging markets such as Alternative Energy, EV, ICT
• Continually monitor and assess competitive products and programs
• Investigate partnership, private label or M&A opportunities
• Communicate key findings and conclusions to partners to drive action
• Lead and be the face of new product introductions for internal audiences, sales channel, and end customers.
• Support marketing aspects associated with the product definition, product development, pricing, market introduction, sales tools, and promotion plans
• Serve as subject matter authority for assigned product lines for internal and external audiences
• Be the business leader for your portfolio, leading entire product life cycle from idea, development, introduction, maturity and obsolescence
• Lead all product related activities for assigned products
• Champion cross-functional activities to improve overall product line performance including revenue growth, margin improvement, cost reduction, quality and delivery

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.
• 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