In this role, you will partner with senior leadership, across our matrixed environment, to achieve successful business outcomes. This is achieved by developing & executing a long-term global product line strategy and actively managing the portfolio of prioritized product and technology development projects/programs. You will lead the execution of product life cycle management, commercialization, penetration strategies, and pricing for products in harsh, hazardous, and industrial applications. You will be responsible for product life cycle management through the multi-generational product planning process, which includes product innovation, cost out activities including value engineering and manufacturing optimization, complexity management, and product rationalization. You will lead product commercialization with a standard of quality and excellence for business, sales & marketing leaders, developing marketing collateral and tools, competitive selling strategies, and detailed product demos and training. In conjunction with the Director of Pricing, you will formulate and execute regional pricing strategies to increase long-term growth and profitability. You will formulate pricing strategies to effectively compete at market level prices and maximize price realization through the creation of compelling value propositions and specification initiatives. In conjunction with regional business unit and sales & marketing leaders, you will develop growth strategies for local markets and verticals to increase market share. Product penetration and vertical market expansion will be supported by the multi-generational product plan, commercialization efforts and channel development. Service strategies will be established to ensure products meet market lead times, leveraging market and customer intelligence to accurately forecast future demand. You will travel internationally to support your business and establish delivery strategies that ensure supply chain and inventory optimization, while maximizing service levels. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience within the electrical equipment manufacturing industry. Minimum five (5) years of product management and/or technical sales experience. Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. MBA Engineering degree. Strong working knowledge of harsh and hazardous electrical products market, and associated codes & standards (NEC & IEC). Experience working within a global environment to include one or more of the following: Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East. Experience leading an end-to-end product P&L or budget. Experience successfully leading the execution of the product life cycle, commercialization, penetration strategies, and pricing for products focused on industrial applications. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, and professional presence Sound understanding of electrical distribution and control systems. Is passionate, accountable, efficient, ethical, transparent, and focused on continuous learning. We foster an environment of engagement and inclusion for all employees and act with advocacy, empathy, and accountability. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $158249.97 - $232099.96 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
