Amphenol · 3 months ago
Product Manager - Amphenol Military High Speed
Amphenol is a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry. They are seeking a Product Manager to support and enable the success of their product line, focusing on strategy execution, pricing, profitability, and promotional activities.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Support and enable the success of the product line; responsible for the execution of determined and set strategies
Identify and execute on monthly order goals, assisting sales in order closure
Target and implement cost reduction programs
Identify and prioritize new product needs and opportunities
Maintain technical expertise on product line
Manage strategic inventory releases to maximize profit and sales
Review incoming margins daily, driving actions as needed
Meet margin expectations for both orders and revenue
Establish and maintain pricing guidelines
Provide pricing for corporate contacts, maximizing both share and profit
Create and track cost estimates on new product
Utilize Marketing Communications team to develop content across web, print and multi-media platforms
Develop regular promotional plans for product line
Consistently review competitor promotional positioning
Regularly visit key customers
Lead pricing decisions that maximize Amphenol share and profit
Develop and identify channel strategy with Distribution and OEM Sales teams
Interface with distributors and Distribution Sales team to maximize Amphenol's share of the shelf
Support training efforts for both Direct Sales and Distribution teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or engineering preferred or equivalent experience plus 2 years' direct experience in cable manufacturing, copper, and/or fiber optics
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to gain a full understanding of the objectives of the product line while working independently towards achieving those goals
Ability to maintain total knowledge of all aspects of their assigned product(s), including key account and strategic customers, costs and pricing, sales opportunities, competition, market conditions, manufacturing methods (and opportunities)
Will interface at all levels of departmental and top management at Amphenol
Responsible for direction, strategy and growth for product line
Prolonged periods of sitting, typing, and other computer related work
Travel (up to 25%)
Benefits
Competitive wage and benefits
Career development for all employees
Ample opportunities for advancement