Product Manager - Lisle, Illinois, United States

Location(s): Lisle, IllinoisCompany: MolexCareer Field: MarketingJob Number: 192671Apply: JobMolex Power and Signal Business Unit is looking for an enterprising Product Manager who is driven to create great customer experience and build long-term product growth. The ideal candidate is energized by working in partnership with engineering, operations and marketing to build a joint vision of success. This role will market and promote wire and cable application tooling products in alignment with the business unit mission, strategy and goals.Our TeamEstablished in 1938, Molex delivers comprehensive electronic solutions for various markets, including data communications, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace and defense, medical, and lighting. The Product Manager will support our Power and Signal Business Unit overseeing the application tooling line.What You Will DoTrain and support the sales team and distribution partners to increase revenue and market share of assigned product line(s) and in support of Divisional objectives.Oversee and facilitate new tooling development activity in support of associated interconnect product launchesSupport customer technical requests as needed.Engage marketing resources to create promotional tools, product collateral and sales tools to facilitate customer product awareness and adoption.Develop and implement strategic business plans targeting the key industries and geographies. Identify product line trends and technologies.Identify product line trends and gaps. Develop and commercialize new offerings to enhance the Molex application tooling lineSupport tooling and connector sales growth by setting product pricing, supporting key customer negotiations and approving pricing requests as needed.Work with operations to forecast customer demand and in support of supply optimization. Support tactical operational and supply chain initiatives as needed.Identify opportunities to establish and develop industry partner relationships.Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)3+ years of experience in Business-to-Business product management, operations, engineering and/or salesAbility to effectively build relationships with internal teams and external contacts, respond positively to situations and influence othersTrack record of growing revenue and creating long term customer relationshipsAbility to guide customers to the appropriate product solutionsUnderstand business metrics and data to monitor progress and make decisionsSelf-motivated and organized to anticipate, plan, prioritize and self-monitor workloadExperience with effectively presenting to large groupsWilling and able to travel to customers and distributors (10-20%) to achieve business objectives. May include international travel as needed.What Will Put You Ahead5+ years of experience working in the electronics industryExperience working with connector companies or cable harness manufacturers.Experience working with automated and semi-automated cable manufacturing equipmentFor this role, we anticipate paying $115,000 - $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.Who We AreAs a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Our BenefitsOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.Equal OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).