What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager - Confab position at ITW?
Job Description :
Are you an experienced Product Manager that thrives in managing technical products full product life cycle while driving market growth?
The Power Systems Division of Miller Electric, an ITW Company, is looking for a Product Manager to join the team. In this role you will manage product life cycle and drive profitable above market growth for our Construction and Fabrication (ConFab) Segment. You will collaborate closes with the team of product development and marketing professionals who will assist with go to market strategy and implementation. You will be responsible for financial performance and market share of the specific products within the ConFab segment through several key objectives.
How you will make an impact :
Product Management & Performance
Responsible for the successful launch and commercialization of new products.
Act as a liaison with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and appropriate division personnel to communicate and deliver product solutions that maintain market leadership.
Improve product profitability through cost reductions and recommended pricing adjustments.
Evaluate and report on product performance – sales volume, margins, and market share.
Develop and execute overall vision and strategy for assigned product platforms to drive profitable above-market growth.
Contributes to long-range and annual planning.
Market Research
Direct and perform market research to define '80' markets & size, growth, and trends including pricing, competition, and opportunity.
Collect and synthesize customer insights (VOC) and competitive intelligence through customer interviews, market research, and channel knowledge.
Develop a deep understanding of the end-user’s business and their unmet needs.
Investigate and understand customer / market expectations; define product strategy that meets expectations of customers, distributors, sales, and the business unit.
Use creative tactics to communicate and promote new products to both end users and distributors.
What you need to do to be successful in this role :
Technical Expertise : Must possess technical aptitude to understand product capabilities and consumer needs; mechanically inclined, with an understanding of the welding process preferred.
Business Acumen : Strong business acumen and proven ability to analyze current business issues and end-user needs.
Teamwork : Must be a team player with a positive attitude, high motivation, and solid decision-making abilities; demonstrated success in leading high-level projects and cross-functional teams from start to completion.
Self-Accountability : Well-organized, aggressive self-starter with the willingness to learn and grow; ability to establish plans independently with limited direction or supervision.
Communication Skills : Excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to present and facilitate in front of groups.
Relationship Building : Ability to build relationships among employees, distributors, and key end-users.
Entrepreneurial Spirit : Ability to succeed in a fast-moving environment that values an entrepreneurial spirit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in a product based, business to business environment
- Up to 25% travel required
Company Description
Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (http : / / www.itw.com / ) (NYSE : ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.
The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority : people.
Additional Information
ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
