at G&W Electric Company in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.
Position Summary:
Reporting to Product Line Manager, this position supports a global product line through tactical, application, and technical support. The role includes product management of a single product line (identify product line) with a regional/ local focus (identify market). The role seeks to increase product line revenues and margin dollars by working collaboratively with all departments. The role will gain Product Management skills such as business development, commercial, and strategy development by working within the Product Line team (identify the product line team).
Primary/Essential Responsibilities:
Support creation of product line's strategic direction and global product portfolio
Support the definition of the strategic direction of the portfolio
Support the roadmap planning for their product lines
Support the idea generation through voice of the customer, analysis of market trends, and identification and profiling of competitor's products and activities within their product line
Participate and drive projects through New Product Development (NPD) and Change Management (CMR) processes
Support NPD project and gate process
Support CMR projects to add necessary product enhancements to maintain growth
Support Marketing Communications team to develop sales tools, training, and materials
Lead the monitoring and track of new product launches
Lead development and refinement of departmental processes
Support G&W Electric's Base Business
Focus on a identify product line and market markets
Support forecast development for the product line by working with sales teams and sales enablement
Support Product Manager as a technical resource for sales teams working customer applications and opportunities
Lead Product Management support for quotation opportunities
Develop and participate in large bid strategy and approvals
Participate in tradeshow and sales call support as needed
Lead cross-functional work to manage engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations issues
Support Product Manager in working with sales team and sales enablement to develop forecasts for the product line
Support monitoring win/loss data and support pricing adjustments to maintain competitiveness
Support product lifecycle management
Required Qualifications:
BSEE or BSME
2 years' experience in a sales, application, or product engineering role preferred
Strong technical aptitude and comfortable with engineered to order products
Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently
Effective presentation skills to both internal and external customers
Good communication skills both written and oral
Driven to see their product line grow
Good problem-solving skills
Able to work effectively within a team cross functionally
Good listener and adapts to their audience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Power Distribution segment of the electrical industry
Physical Demands / Working Conditions:
General Office Environment, PC use
Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
Why join us? G&W enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!
G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender,... For full info follow application link.
"G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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