Associate Product Manager

Leviton Network Solutions

Leviton Network Solutions, a division of Leviton Manufacturing Company Inc., is a growing company that works in areas of new technology including fiber optics, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Power over Ethernet and wireless communication. Our offices are located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest where culture and indoor and outdoor activities complement the diverse population of a growing area.

We’re looking for top-notch employees to put their creative efforts to work in a fast-paced environment at the forefront of networking technology and infrastructure.

Leviton Network Solutions has an exciting opening for an Associate Product Manager.

Summary of position:

As the Associate Product Manager, you will support up to three product lines and product managers. You will execute tactical steps in new/buyout product setup and will conduct sustaining product tasks in support of the Product Manager.

You will also serve as the internal and external evangelist for assigned products, occasionally working with the sales channel and key customers to promote Leviton and its associated product solutions.

This position is responsible for:

n Conduct market and technology assessments and competitive product assessments

n Develop of Charters and Business Proposals for new product ideas or opportunities

n Assist with establishing product pricing and assessing product costs and gross margins

n Assist in development of product market materials

n Assist in maintaining/updating product forecasts to establish appropriate inventory levels with Operations

n Coordinate all functions to support the product line from launch to end of life cycle

n Support of Retail, Distribution Sales Force, Agents, DSMs; Mexico and Canada as needed to make assigned product-lines successful

n Assist in the development of appropriate training materials for the value chain

n Manage all web related activities for assigned product lines

n Up to 10% travel may be required, including possible International travel

Skills and Abilities:

n Knowledge of product design capabilities, and commercial manufacturing processes and operations

n Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with customers that lead to the sale of assigned products

n Acumen in executing business decisions

n Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

n Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and the general public

n Ability to work in a highly confidential work environment; and the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Experience/Education:

n Minimum 1 year of combined Engineering, Marketing, Operations or Product Management related experience associated with new product development and introduction

n 1+ years in Sales desirable

n BA in Business Administration or BS in Engineering required; MBA preferred

If you are interested in this position, please apply by visiting our website at www.leviton.com under Career Opportunities

***Leviton Network Solutions offers an excellent benefits package***