Progress Lighting Product Manager, Ceiling Fans

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　　Date: Jan 18, 2024

　　Location: Greenville, SC, US, 29607

　　Company: Hubbell Incorporated

　　Job Overview

　　Progress Lighting is an industry-leader in residential lighting and ceiling fan products with a focus on whole-home solutions. Key market segments include home builders, lighting showrooms, retail home centers, ecommerce, and lighting specifiers.

　　The Product Manager (PM) is responsible for the product roadmap strategy and the overall growth plan of the category. The PM is responsible for identifying market trends and creating scope plans for Fan/Ventilation products including financial projections. The PM conducts market research including Voice of Customer to identify product needs/opportunities. The PM is responsible for all new product launch milestones such as: project timeline(s), forecasting, promotional materials, and training.

　　This is a high visibility position that will interface with all levels within the organization including Executive Management, Product Management, Product Development, Sales, Channel Marketing, Engineering, Customer Service and Operations. The position will interface directly with suppliers. The individual must be analytical, organized, tactically oriented and possess excellent communication and leadership skills.

　　A Day In The Life

　　Develop and execute product category strategy in alignment with brand strategy.

　　Identify, research, and define new product needs, innovation, and trends.

　　Create competitive analysis.

　　Manage the stage gate process: develop the project scope and specification, development of timelines, capital (tooling) budget, sales and margin calculations and inventory requirements.

　　Create product, product packaging and marketing specifications.

　　Interact closely with design, engineering and overseas project teams to champion and manage new product development projects.

　　Interact closely with external supplier partners.

　　Initiate product cost-out opportunities

　　Coordinate with Sales and Channel Marketing to develop marketing and sales collateral and tools.

　　Develop and monitor sales and margin targets for new products and manage product life cycle.

　　Acquire and maintain familiarity with the current and any new regulations that control the category including ceiling fans, light kits, and controls from the Department of Energy (DOE), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Energy Commission (CEC), Canadian regulations (NRCan) and Mexico regulations (NOM).

　　Occasionally serve as the brand representative to various organizations focused on industry matters, state and national legislative changes that impact product and strategic development direction and matters related to energy encompassing technological, legislative/code, and marketing endeavors.

　　Conduct training presentations for internal personnel, distributors, contractors, agents, end-users, and Specifiers

　　Participate in customer presentations and industry trade shows.

　　Work with Sales representatives, National Accounts, and Sales Channel teams in support of category growth opportunities.

　　Provide technical support assistance on newly launched products for internal and external customers.

　　Additional duties as required.

　　What will help you thrive in this role?

　　4-year college degree required. Business, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Design preferred. MBA considered a plus.

　　5+ years’ experience in marketing or lighting industry with emphasis on Product Development and Product Management.

　　Subject matter expertise is a plus

　　Knowledge of the National Electrical, Building Energy Codes, Safety Standards (i.e., UL and CSA), Energy Standards (i.e., Energy Star, CA T20 & T24) and DOE regulations related to product category.

　　Experience with ceiling fans or related products and LED products is a plus.

　　Minimum Required knowledge or skills:

　　Must excel at interpersonal and written communications.

　　Must excel at presentation skills.

　　Must be competent with Microsoft Office Suite

　　Must be self-directed, work well collaboratively and attentive to detail.

　　Travel up to 20%, domestic and international.

　　Hubbell Incorporated

　　Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

　　The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

　　We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

　　Hubbell Electrical Solutions

　　Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

　　Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.