Product LIne Manager Racks and Pannels

This position can be located form a home officeOur client a global supplier of electronics components and sub assemblies, is seeking to fill a Product Line Manager position. This position entails growing the existing business of the Racks & Panels product line for Data and telecom cabinets, bringing it to the next level with the definition and execution of the strategic plan and new product roadmap.

This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of Racks & Panels products and their markets and applications. This is the opportunity for an ambitious, technically proficient and seasoned Product Line Manager to drive the growth of the entire Racks & Panel business and have an immediate impact. Duties will run from assessing the market place to identify technology trends, development of specifications for new products, negotiate with suppliers for private labeling agreements as well as purchasing agreements on products manufactured under the suppliers brand name, develop, implement and monitor of pricing strategy, The successful candidate is intellectually agile and jumps from detailed financial analysis to high level strategic plan, tactical new products execution, team priority settings and collaboration with suppliers, customers and internal functions.

Key Requirementsu00b7 B.S degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. M.S preferredu00b7 15+ years of working experience in Product Management, with previous roles in Business Development, Sales or Application Engineering for Racks & Panels products, sold in a multitude of markets and applications.u00b7 Established relations with all key players in the Racks & Panels industry.u00b7 Strong technical expertise and in-depth understanding of the Racks & Panels industry landscape, dynamics, value chain, pricing structures, technology and product trends related to the product line.u00b7 Documented success with the development and execution of new product strategies and roadmaps.

u00b7 Proven ability to create and present complex business cases to internal and external stakeholders. u00b7 Demonstrated history of commercial success with existing business and new product introduction.u00b7 Regular practice of financial models, market-based pricing, and stage gate process.u00b7 MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) proficiency. u00b7 Preferred Requirementsu00b7 High level of comfort with online marketing and eCommerce.u00b7 Experience in private labeling of B-to-B products.u00b7 Database management tools proficiency.u00b7 Negotiation of supplier agreements.u00b7 Exposure to availability model.

Personal Traits and Characteristics u00b7 Entrepreneurial minded with a bias for action, sense of urgency, adaptability, and common sense.u00b7 Strong leadership skills in multi-tasking and leading multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.u00b7 Self-starter with ability to effectively prioritize competing deliverables and meet deadlines.u00b7 Hands-on, detail oriented, highly analytical and organized with excellent follow-up and problem-solving skills.u00b7 Must possess strong negotiation, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to develop key relationships, both internal and external