Product Manager - Extension Cords (Remote)

Company: Southwire Company
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Southwire Job DescriptionLocation: Southwire Locations or RemoteReports to: Director Product Management___________________________________________________________________________A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what's possible? SummaryThis is an exciting time to join Southwire as a Global Product Manager who manages all aspects of a product family, from driving new business development, manufacturing, marketing and sales. This individual will be responsible for the overall product strategy and tactical execution to expand sales and gross margin targets for the Extension Cords product family.Description of Roles and Responsibilities--- Analyze market and industry trends, Voice of Customer (VOC), competitive intel translating them to product solutions--- Develop product line vision, GoTo market strategy, technology roadmaps and business plans for wholesale and retail channels--- Define product placement, positioning, price and lifecycle--- Own Profit & Loss responsibility to deliver sales and gross margin targets executing operating plan--- Build alignment across multiple functions within the organization--- Maintain market lead-time requirements, provide guidance on capacity planning by forecasting demand and working closely with supply chain--- Nurture customer intimacy with OEM and channel partners--- Demonstrate thought leadership to internal and external stakeholdersQualifications and Experience Requirements--- Bachelor's degree in engineering or business required--- 5 years experience in managing and promoting products required--- Strong business-to-business analytical skills, financial acumen, required--- Industry experience in retail and wholesale channels highly desired--- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams--- Experience and desire in building strong business relationship--- Willingness to travel more than 30%CompetenciesAttracts Top TalentDrives ResultsCourageDecision QualityFinancial AcumenCommunicates Effectively

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