Product Specialist - Systems

Job Description

Job Description

The Product Specialist is the champion and primary point of contact for all assigned products, and coordinates the activities of all departments related to the success of those products.

Key Activities/Responsibilities (list 5-10) :

• Analyze market and research competitive offerings. Prepare product road maps. Identify key product features and performance requirements. Direct product line evolution.
• Establish product line positioning and pricing. Maintain competitive product offerings for the addressed market.
• Write product technical sales bulletins. Ensure the accuracy of published performance, technical specifications, and product safety issues.

• Manage the publication of assigned product price lists.
• Establish production schedules. 
• Direct the efforts of all participants and contributors.  Ensure that pricing is current in all company printed and web sources.
• Plan, budget, and manage company participation in major industry trade shows and conferences.  Order necessary exhibit space and services.  Coordinate preparation and shipment of exhibit properties.  Arrange for required cross-functional department support.  Prepare attendee lists for effective show participation.  Maintain trade show storage area.
• Report regularly on the status of all activities.  Perform any and all other tasks assigned by the Product Manager and the VP/GM of Systems

Requirements / Skills:

• 4-year degree in Marketing, Business or related field.
• 1-3 years’ experience in marketing or sales of technical products.
• Capable of managing multiple projects in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Products and mainframe applications.

Wage Range : $60,841 - $86,916

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. All other applications must be submitted online.