Associate Product Manager

Associate Product Manager Location: US-NY-Syracuse Position Description At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Product Manager to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Pass and Seymour Team in Syracuse, NY on a hybrid basis. This role will actively support the Residential product marketing team in areas including product launches, market research, sales team support, and channel growth. This individual will also gain experience in key product management skills and manage some of their own product lines, enabling them to grow into a future Product Manager role. The Associate Product Manager will play a key role in supporting both new product development and existing product line optimization, with an emphasis on data‑driven decision‑making and portfolio management. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication capabilities, a willingness to proactively research and solve problems, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment. The Associate Product Manager will manage several product lines and support broader team initiatives, playing an important role in both new product development and product line optimization. What Will You Do? Support product management activities including product launches, market research, sales team engagement, and channel growth initiatives. Conduct SKU analysis and lead SKU rationalization efforts, identifying opportunities to optimize, streamline, and improve portfolio performance. Develop and maintain revenue, margin, and volume analytics to support product decisions and business reviews. Research and evaluate new product ideas, trends, and minor feature enhancements based on customer, market, and internal inputs. Support product line maintenance and profitability improvements, including identifying cost, sourcing, or design optimization opportunities. Partner cross‑functionally with Engineering, Marketing, Industrial Design, Sales, and Operations to gather inputs and support execution of key initiatives. Assist in product development work through research (field visits or virtual meetings, survey creation). Perform critical product marketing tasks to help achieve sales and profit plans and reach targets set by major Legrand marketing initiatives. This includes competitive benchmarking, research into new product ideas or trends, development of launch materials (in coordination with the marcom team), and attendance at trade and customer events. Lead efforts to rationalize existing product offers, analyzing legacy lines for opportunities, pruning redundant or obsolete products, and initiating activities to enhance profitability. Participate in collateral development (sell sheets, cutsheets, videos) and promotional campaigns in support of existing lines and new product launches. Perform other similar and related duties as required. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or a related technical field of study. Required Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills, effective listening, ability to maintain focus, extract necessary information, and validate and communicate understanding. Strong project management skills, including developing and managing project plans, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, and controlling multiple projects at various stages. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis. Proficient in office computer applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word); strong written and telephone communication and presentation skills suitable for interacting with customers. Highly collaborative, able to work with numerous functions within the company; encourages cohesiveness and open communication. Shows initiative and adaptability by taking ownership, seeking information, and asking thoughtful questions. Preferred Skills Relevant experience in a sales or marketing related position; specific electrical product or electrical industry knowledge is an additional plus. Good organizational, analytical, and time management skills; ability to pay close attention to detail and handle multiple priorities. High degree of energy and self‑motivation to deliver a high level of productivity. Familiarity with Salesforce.com is a plus. Desire to understand customer’s needs and identify new ways to serve/satisfy customers. Exposure to high‑SKU, technically complex, or regulated product environments. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr