Product Manager

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager to join the Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT.

Responsible for comprehensive, customer-centric strategy of designated product lines: product development, go-to-market strategy, operational performance & long-term strategic mapping.

Main Activities:

Product Development:

• Innovation: relentless pursuit of innovation relevant to our brand and core customer base via regular field visits, customer interaction (distributors, contractors, subs, specifiers, end-users) & in-depth knowledge of competitive landscape; initiate research; Maintain a constant flow of new products and product enhancements to maintain and grow market share
• Track emerging trends related to growth opportunities, technology advancement and investment opportunities as it relates to designated product lines
• Market development of new and existing products into the existing business structure
  • Defining product requirements, market sizing
  • Ongoing partnership with engineering and advanced manufacturing through development process to define design and determine manufacturability and sourcing needs
  • Outline investment strategy to support product line manufacturing requirements
• Rationalization and discontinuation as needed

Go-To-Market Strategy:

• Develop a pricing/program strategy for designated product lines
• In partnership with MarComm, develop a messaging strategy, outline investments needed for promotional activities such as catalog development, sell sheets, product bulletins, campaigns & digital strategy- for product launches AND post launch support
• Develop and deliver training for the Sales team
• Develop and nurture relevant partnerships to designated product categories

Operational Performance:

• Prepare and lead monthly SO&P meetings for designated product line- monitor & act on inventory levels, regular evaluation of sales dashboards and opportunities that would impact inventory, production capacity, service rates, production costs to meet or beat corporate targets
• Collaborate with operations to identify efficiency opportunities

Long-term strategy:

• Lead the 5-year vision for designated product line, ensuring sustainable growth, market share and profitability
• Keep an eye on the market: monitor Salesforce opportunities, attend trade events, competitive benchmarking, initiate & conduct research into long-term trends & customer needs
• Identify and perform due diligence on M&A potential targets that fuel long-term strategy

Budget planning: monitor & review product line performance & trends to evaluate budget

Leadership:

• Representation of the brand in regular presentations to executive leadership, sales conferences and customer interactions
• Champion product lines throughout the organization and at customer-facing events where possible

Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Requirements-

• BS in Marketing, Business or related is required
• 3-5 years experience in marketing or related field
• Minimum of 2 years with explicit product management experience
• Explicit experience with voice of customer- collecting and making actionable
• Proven success in a highly collaborative and cross functional environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities
• 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.
• Advanced excel skills – pivot tables, data analysis
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software.  Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information.
• Solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business

 Preferred Qualifications-

• Specific electrical or electrical industry knowledge
• Design Thinking training and/or experience
• Omnichannel experience and/or exposure
• Manufacturing experience and/or exposure
• Salesforce and PowerBI basic understanding

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world.  Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.  For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices  

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