Sr. Product Marketing Manager

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Product Marketing Manager to join the BCS Team, remotely. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, driving and implementing the product line strategic plan for particular product lines. Develops this plan in conjunction with the appropriate stakeholders.

MAIN JOB DUTIES:

• Engage with the product management, sales, and services functions to coordinate product launch materials and activities such as marketing & advertising campaigns, training, product guides and brochures, sales programs, and web sites.
• Drive the product development phase of new product introductions in close collaboration with the Product Manager and engineering teams.
• Understand our customers and what drives their purchasing decisions to develop product positioning that resonates with them to help our sales teams be successful.
• Understand market problems in order to guide new product requirements or enhancements to product lines by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to all channel stakeholders. Develop associated buyer/user personas.
• Understand the competitive landscape and how to position BCS’s offer to win.
• Define and help develop the distinctive competencies necessary to maintain a clear leadership position.
• Capable of developing the associated business/investment plans to gain senior management approval for fund in product line development.
• Cost and GM (Pricing) management in conjunction with the respective Product Manager and Sales Mgmt
• Performs other similar and related duties as required

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors in Marketing, Business, or technical field.
• MBA preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years experience in product management.
• Experience with a company known for their channel and/or innovation capabilities a plus.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Electrical distribution and OEM fixture channel experience a plus
• Understand market and dynamics driving development.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Possess excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to develop and manage to a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines and control a number of projects at various stages of work.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Ability to use internet and web based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. An effective listener, able to maintain focus extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information.
• Demonstrated ability to understand customer’s needs and identify new ways to serve/satisfy customer.
• Highly collaborative and able to work in a team based environment. Promotes an environment that is encourages cohesiveness and fosters trust and open communication with team, peers and all business partners. Ability to influence senior staff.
• Solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business. Proficient in negotiation and influencing skills.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Building Control Systems Division

Legrand’s Building Control Systems (BCS) division includes the Wattstopper, Vantage, and Shading Systems product lines. BCS industry-leading energy-efficient lighting controls technology and services are designed to meet code, ensure ease of installation, and enable precision control of light in offices, classrooms, hospitals, homes, and more. Combined with our Shading Systems for residential and commercial applications, Legrand’s Building Control Systems provides leading solutions for the control of natural and electric light in spaces where people live, learn, and work. BCS teams’ partner with designers to offer solutions that meet today’s green initiatives, including LEED, WELL Building, Living Building Challenge, and more

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