What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Line Manager - Ferrites - Isolators & Circulators position at Smiths Interconnect?
About Us
Smith's Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave, and radio frequency products that connect, protect and control critical applications in the commercial aviation, defense, space, medical, rail, semiconductor test and industrial markets.
Employing over 2,000 people globally our in-house capabilities encompass design, development, manufacturing and testing to respond quickly and accurately to customer's needs and provide the most reliable connectivity solutions.
Job Description
- Develop strategy and marketing plans for assigned product line.
- Specifies market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by ongoing visits to customers and non-customers.
- Develop and analyze key metrics for the assigned product line on a regular basis to assess overall performance.
- Ensure profitability of assigned product line.
- Collaborate with engineering to define product release requirements and roadmap.
- Actively manage product lifecycle – conceptualization, launch, production, and end of life.
- Utilize pricing power framework to establish reference prices.
- Provide input into the discounting guidelines.
- Collaborate with Marketing Communications to define product market communication objectives, go-to-market strategy, and launch plan (product positioning, key benefits, target customers).
- Support development, release, and dissemination of marketing collaterals, including web content.
- Conduct market, customer, competitor, and user research; analyze potential partner relationships, if applicable, for the product line.
- Monitor Smiths Interconnect and competitors’ share in addressed market.
- Maintain a comprehensive product offering presentation.
- Contribute to Smiths Interconnect’s synergies, manufacturing, and sales.
- Actively support key stakeholders by providing trainings, meeting with customers, and participating in project reviews.
- Co-define with Sales strategic customers list and associated level of service.
- Comply with all Smiths Interconnect EHS programs, policies, procedures, and participate in required trainings
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing or a four-year technical degree.
- Technical experience required.
- Be able to travel up to 35% (may vary from 100% travel one month to 0% travel the next).
Security: Please State if US Citizen or permanent Resident Required
Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident to comply with ITAR requirements
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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