Product Manager, Lighting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage development and commercialization of product lines.
• Drive delivery of customer solutions through current product enhancement and new product development. Determine product development/enhancement prioritization ranking.
• Assist in formulation and implementation of the Product Marketing Strategic Plan.
• Manage cross-functional teams to assure the timely implementation of product programs.
• Perform ongoing competitive analysis and maintain a competitive matrix for features, positioning, performance and pricing. Initiate requests for competitive product testing and evaluation.
• Ensure effective product positioning, costs and pricing that align with market requirements.
• Manage catalog and specials pricing to achieve gross margin targets set forth by management which will include developing appropriate pricing, updating all systems, and catalogs.
• Manage life cycle of assigned products.
• Manage product updates through all commercial systems, such as all appropriate web sites, dealer portals, EZ Spec System and e-Commerce platforms.
• Perform market research, trend and sales analysis to identify new opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.
• Act as liaison between sales, engineering, R&D, purchasing, manufacturing and finance.
• Manage maintenance and updating of trade show product.
• Interact with service and quality assurance personnel to monitor product performance and identify customer support issues.
• Attend trade shows and visit distribution channel partners / end-user customers to gather information and assure market responsiveness and customer satisfaction.

REQUIRED COMPETENCY To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Moderate proficiency required in Microsoft Office Products – especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of accounting and finance. Must be able to calculate gross margin, customer margin, develop list prices, etc. and understand how pricing and cost decisions affect the profitability of the company.
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented and driven to succeed.
• Must be customer focused
• Must be able to lead and influence all areas and levels of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in business related field or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.  Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.  Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.  Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in Product Management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and lift up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.  This position will require hands on interaction in a manufacturing environment from time to time.