Product Manager - Datacom (HYBRID)

at Ideal Industries, Inc. in Sycamore, Illinois, United States

Job Description

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. has built a reputation for over a century by crafting iconic tools and practical technology required in aerospace, data communications, electrical, wire processing and construction. The global family of IDEAL brands includes IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, Enatel, and IVRY Technologies.

A vibrant and dynamic company, IDEAL is best known for our wire connectors, the gold standard for making electrical connections around the world. Nearly every commercial jet is assembled using IDEAL wire strippers and, as part of the critical equipment on NASA missions, our tools even help NASA astronauts fly to the moon. Most important, our products benefit skilled tradespeople, who reach for IDEAL tools every day.

IDEAL is propelled by the concept of Building an IDEAL World. Our family-run business is committed to building ideal relationships with customers, employees, and communities by crafting some of our industry’s most innovative and trusted tools.

The Product Manager is responsible for supporting the Business Unit’s long term strategic plan by managing the product portfolio to drive sales, margin, and market share gain. The Product Manager will work with the Director of Marketing and Business Unit Manager to develop and execute the strategic plan for the business, focusing on the existing product portfolio, pricing, sales strategies, training and customer events.

• Work with Director of Product Management and Marketing or Market Segment Manager to develop and execute the growth strategy for the IDEAL Datacom product portfolio and market segment.
• Responsible for achieving revenue targets and optimizing margin for the Datacom product portfolio.
• Work to continually improve the product portfolio through market research and new product development and lifecycle management of the line.
• Develop and execute Go-To-Market strategies for all new product launches, working cross functionally with Engineering, Marketing Communications, and Sales to ensure success.
• Responsible for production and delivering training programs for sales and distribution.
• Work with Strategic Pricing Manager to develop and maintain product pricing structure, including promotional calendar.
• Continually improve knowledge of size and share of markets into which product portfolio can be sold.
• Work with operations to manage inventory levels and support business unit goals.
• Partner with the Sales and Marketing teams on the execution of business unit and product strategies.
• Responsible continual understanding of the competitive landscape, (including the analysis and comparison of pricing, product features, performance, applications, and innovation) to drive ongoing strategy

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Engineering degree or
  
  

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  Ideal Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.