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nVent Associate Product Manager in Anoka, Minnesota
We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
What You Will Experience in this position:
In this role you will play an instrumental role in maintaining the portfolio for the HOFFMAN enclosures, industrial, corrosive, or commercial products globally. These growing product lines are seeking motivated team members to work cross functionally and drive product improvements, support product development, and own the product portfolio.
Portfolio Management and Performance
Assist with management activities related to product life cycle from ideation, development, introduction, maturity, and obsolescence
Foster cross-functional activities to improve overall product line performance including revenue growth, margin improvement, cost reduction, quality, and delivery
Product Launches, Marketing, and Sales Support
Lead new product setup process through item creation, data validation, and system proliferation
Support marketing aspects associated with the product definition, product development, pricing, market introduction, sales tools, and promotion plans
Provide ongoing product support and guidance to supply, quality, and production organizations
Serve as subject matter authority for assigned product lines for internal and external audiences
Market Research, Analysis, and Competitive Intelligence
Provide relevant market analysis and recommendations for existing products, new technologies, and emerging markets
Continually coordinate and assess competitive products and programs
Communicate key findings and conclusions to key partners to drive action
YOU HAVE:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or Business is required
2+ years of experience in the Product Marketing/Management field or related experience in the industrial automation space is required
Ability to travel (up to 15%) both domestically and internationally
Technical experience in thermoplastics and/or thermosets is preferred
Experience with industrial manufacturing, as well as exposure to automation and/or industrial/corrosive environment markets is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge working with industrial sales channels including distribution and manufacturer’s reps
Understanding of basic product management processes
Validated mechanical proficiency
Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from data and financial models
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including strong active listening skills
WE HAVE:
A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
Innovative & adaptable
Dedicated to absolute integrity
Focused on the customer first
Respectful and team oriented
Optimistic and energizing
Accountable for performance
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
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At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.