Eaton’s Electrical division is currently seeking an Associate Product Manager to join our team in Woodridge, IL.

　　The expected annual salary range for this role is $77,249 - $113,299 a year.

　　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.

　　What you’ll do:

　　The Associate Product Manager will be partnering with a product Manager to undertake projects in any one of our other categories. Responsibilities will include new product launches, market research, the generation and maintenance of product information, technical specs, sales material, cross-reference tables, web content, application notes, training materials and product announcements.

　　The successful candidate will initially be responsible for a special transition project. This project involves managing the transition of existing cabling products so that they can be sold in Europe. Includes the updating of all packaging, the certifications and the documentation in order to comply with the CE requirements.

　　This role will work with the Team Supervisor on the special project and with select Product Managers in the development, growth, and expansion of the connectivity and peripherals portfolio.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Management of transition project for CE compliance

　　Work closely with marketing, graphics, engineering and suppliers in order to keep the project on track and to ensure all phases of the transition are completed.

　　Review documentation and packaging for compliance to predetermined requirements

　　Support new product initiatives.

　　Processing and keeping track of Engineering Change Notices as directed

　　Undertake the generation and maintenance of product information, technical specs, sales material, cross-reference tables, web content, application notes and product announcements.

　　Assist in the new product development process. Could include market research, product setup, creation of manuals, packaging, artwork, engineering specifications, FAQs, web texts and product timetables.

　　Communicate with off-shore factories to initiate or following-up on request for materials, documentation, schematics, specifications and samples

　　Support existing business

　　Provide support materials to product support and presales teams

　　Help maintain accurate product data on our website and on our engineering website

　　Qualifications:

　　BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

　　Minimum 4 years Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Engineering

　　No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Woodridge, IL. will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

　　Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Bachelor's Degree in engineering, marketing or business

　　Experience in IT or cabling industry

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　Experience working with different departments in an organization

　　Product and application knowledge in cabling or computer peripherals

　　Strong executive presence

　　Solid negotiation skills and knowledge of marketing techniques including experience in sales

　　Results-oriented

　　Skills:

　　Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously

　　Must be able to work well in a team environment

　　Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with internal and external customers

　　Must be a strong team player that enjoys a fast paced environment

　　10% travel

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