Product Manager (Custom Core)

Job Description

Job Description

The Role

Amphenol Aerospace Operations is seeking a Product Manager (Custom Core) to work out of its state-of-the-art facility in  Sidney, NY .

The Product Manager (Custom Core)  has full P & L ownership in their respective product family(s). It is expected that the Product Manager will treat their product family(s) as their own business, developing intimate knowledge of market served, customers, application, competitors, costs, and margins. The Product Manager will work across functions to drive cost reduction initiatives, negotiate commercial opportunities, develop & deploy promotional activities, and execute new product introduction strategies. 

The key responsibilities of the Product Manager  (Custom Core)  include, but are not limited to:

Product:

• Develop product strategy and budget.
• 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.

Pricing & Profitability:

• Review incoming margins daily, driving actions as needed.
• Meet margin expectations for both orders and revenue.
• Develop & execute pricing strategies.
• Provide for corporate contracts, maximizing both share and profit.
• Create and track cost estimates on new product.

Promotion:

• Utilize the Mar-Com 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.

Sales Channel:

• Develop strong relationships with sales channel and collaborate on closing opportunities.
• Identify and drive channel strategy with distribution and OEM sales teams.
• Interface with distributors and distribution sales team to maximize Amphenol share of the shelf.
• Support training efforts for both direct sales and distribution teams.

Location -

• Sidney, NY
  • 30 Minute Drive from Binghamton, NY
  • 20 Minute Drive from Oneonta, NY

Salary - $62,354 - $80,000

The Person

The key skills and qualities of a Product Manager (Custom Core) at Amphenol Aerospace Operations:

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering preferred.
• Two years minimum of relevant experience.
• Interface at all levels of departmental and top management at Amphenol
• Must have the ability to promote and sell their products, be organized, and self-motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and capable of learning and using Amphenol's operating programs
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must have ability to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the CORE product line, including key accounts, strategic customers, costs and pricing, sales opportunities, competition, market conditions, manufacturing methods and opportunities
• The Product Manager will fully understand the primary objectives of the product line, and have the ability to work independently towards achieving goals
• Prolonged periods of sitting and typing
• Must be able to travel (air and car)
• Expected travel - 10 to 15%

The Company

With manufacturing sites in Sidney, NY, Mesa, AZ, Nogales, MX, and a Design Center in Pasadena, CA, Amphenol Aerospace Operations has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years.

Focusing on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments, we pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions.

Working at Amphenol means you are recognized and valued for your contributions because we believe that our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. We support and encourage career development for all employees and have ample opportunities for advancement.

We pride ourselves for being customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do. These values are ingrained in each of us and contribute to a culture of teamwork and meaningful work.

Amphenol offers competitive pay and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government. 

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.

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