Product Manager

This position will be responsible for driving the APR's business strategy to accelerate growth in the Smart Components businesses. These businesses include industrial components, motor control, sensors, safety, condition monitoring, and machine-level controls/architectures (controllers, distributed I/O and networks). This position will be the technical liaison between Rockwell Automation and the distributor, provide technical, marketing, and commercial leadership for sales growth, be responsible to supporting the commercial plan for the Smart Components businesses and take a lead role in developing a competency plan to ensure that support functions (inside/outside sales) are adequately prepared to maximize share gain for the Smart Components businesses in their APR(s). Shares distributed I/O responsibility and coordinates customer activities with Automation Specialist to ensure the right resource is engaged for given opportunities. Reports To: Automation Solutions Group Manager Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Engineering - OR equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education 3 years of experience/knowledge applying RA's products or equivalent competitive solutions Demonstrated ability to describe and apply the fundamentals of industrial components, motor control, sensors, safety, condition monitoring, and machine-level controls/architectures (controllers, distributed I/O and networks in manufacturing environments) Technical writing and presentation skills Knowledge of local market and competitive environment Additional Competencies: Ability to work independently and be self-motivated Ability to analyze and document market conditions and competitive offerings, and to identify growth opportunities Ability to speak with customers, demonstrating technical expertise and instilling confidence and credibility Act courageously by sharing viewpoints, providing relevant and timely information and feedback Retain and convey a positive attitude in challenging circumstances Seek out and embrace relevant perspectives and demonstrate clear understanding of multiple viewpoints Preferred Qualifications: TUV or exida certification for Functional Safety Working Conditions: This position operates in an office environment which requires sitting and working at a computer workstation for extended periods. Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 to $120,000.00 annually Other Compensation: Bonus Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance after 25 months Life Insurance at 1X your annual salary 401(k) (18 or older) Paid Sick Leave - accrue 0.0347 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 72 hours annually, usable after 90 days Paid Holidays - 9 days each year Paid Vacation - accrue 0.03847 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 80 hours annually Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Teledoc Supervisory Responsibilities: No Essential Job Functions: Act as the point person for the business strategy at the supported APR level(s) Support the development and implementation of the distributor business plan Implement and track performance of marketing, promotion programs, and product launches for Rockwell Automation Understand trends with developing standards surrounding safety/certification/regulations and assist customers in applying them Varying day-to-day tasks including sales or customer requests, planned meetings, event preparation and more Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed appropriately Be accountable for creation and execution of plans to exceed growth targets Be comfortable influencing customer on the value of RA solutions Serve as a domain expert around Connected Components business and continuously build competency Travel to customers within assigned geographic area Act as trusted partner to the business units to provide voice of the customer and constructive feedback Coordinate sales teaming efforts, including Automation Specialist, required to identify and close account conversions and project sales opportunities Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned at any time; with or without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave About the company Consolidated Electrical Distributors #J-18808-Ljbffr