What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Product Management - Battery position at Generac?
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
The Director Product Management – Battery Portable Power, is responsible for achieving sales budgets, developing suitable sales and marketing strategies for region, managing key customer relationships, driving key Generac initiatives in region, and is accountable for all business-related activities with customers, while providing world class customer support.
This role directs their team to identify, assess, attract, and negotiate with potential partners in any segment ( e.g. residential, commercial, industrial) to attain sustainable growth in region, while also managing and expanding business strategies with existing customers. They are also responsible for coordinating all aspects of Generac transactions with customers (e.g. sales, legal, credit/payment, logistics, OE, and shipment).
This Director role oversees the Battery Portable Power product category and is based out of our Waukesha, WI headquarters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead Global Product Management Team to develop battery portable power product category strategy to drive revenue and profitability for multiple product lines.
Collaborate with and provide guidance to other Product Management Teams and Executive Management to prioritize and align product strategies and roadmaps
Identify and develop strategic market opportunities
Collaborate to determine strategic distribution structure and channels
Develop suitable strategies to expand business with existing customers and attract new ones
Develop strategic relationships with End Users in key segments
Drive activities to support key launch events or product milestones
Metrix performance of Team utilizing Key Performance Indicators
Designs and direct the work of the functional area. Selects, coaches and develops the team
Set personal and team objectives that align with company strategy
Develop business plan to support new product development proposals.
Drive marketing efforts to support products
Participate in trade shows, sales training, and key customer interface
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
10 years of progressive experience in marketing, business or engineering
7 years management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree
International leadership experience
Prior experience with battery products
Experience leading warranties and policy administration
Experience leading OEM/dealer distribution
Previous experience using SAP
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are 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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
The Director Product Management – Battery Portable Power, is responsible for achieving sales budgets, developing suitable sales and marketing strategies for region, managing key customer relationships, driving key Generac initiatives in region, and is accountable for all business-related activities with customers, while providing world class customer support.
This role directs their team to identify, assess, attract, and negotiate with potential partners in any segment ( e.g. residential, commercial, industrial) to attain sustainable growth in region, while also managing and expanding business strategies with existing customers. They are also responsible for coordinating all aspects of Generac transactions with customers (e.g. sales, legal, credit/payment, logistics, OE, and shipment).
This Director role oversees the Battery Portable Power product category and is based out of our Waukesha, WI headquarters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead Global Product Management Team to develop battery portable power product category strategy to drive revenue and profitability for multiple product lines.
Collaborate with and provide guidance to other Product Management Teams and Executive Management to prioritize and align product strategies and roadmaps
Identify and develop strategic market opportunities
Collaborate to determine strategic distribution structure and channels
Develop suitable strategies to expand business with existing customers and attract new ones
Develop strategic relationships with End Users in key segments
Drive activities to support key launch events or product milestones
Metrix performance of Team utilizing Key Performance Indicators
Designs and direct the work of the functional area. Selects, coaches and develops the team
Set personal and team objectives that align with company strategy
Develop business plan to support new product development proposals.
Drive marketing efforts to support products
Participate in trade shows, sales training, and key customer interface
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
10 years of progressive experience in marketing, business or engineering
7 years management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree
International leadership experience
Prior experience with battery products
Experience leading warranties and policy administration
Experience leading OEM/dealer distribution
Previous experience using SAP
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are 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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
