Product Manager (Lighting)

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　　Date: Jan 17, 2024

　　Location: Remote/Other, Remote/Other, US, Remote/Oth

　　Company: Southwire Company LLC

　　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?

　　Location: Remote

　　Southwire Job Description

　　Summary

　　This is an exciting time to join Southwire as a Product Manager who manages all aspects of one or more product families, 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 a group of lighting products.

　　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 stakeholders

　　Qualifications and Experience Requirements

　　• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business required

　　• 5 years’ experience in managing and promoting products required

　　• Lighting products experience and LC certification highly preferred

　　• 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%

　　Competencies

　　Attracts Top Talent

　　Drives Results

　　Courage

　　Decision Quality

　　Financial Acumen

　　Communicates Effectively

　　Benefits We Offer:

　　401k with Matching

　　Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

　　Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

　　Long & Short-Term Disability

　　Supplemental Insurance Plans

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Employee Referral Program

　　Tuition Reimbursement Programs

　　Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

　　Parental Leave

　　& More

　　Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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