Associate Product Manager

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GENERAL PURPOSE

The Associate Product Manager is a vital member of the Chief Business team within the AV Division, responsible for supporting the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of Chief's product portfolio. This role works collaboratively across various functions, including sales, marketing, engineering, and operations, to ensure product success. This individual requires the ability to develop a strong understanding of the AV industry, possess technical aptitude, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The Associate Product Manager will assist the Senior Manager - Product in managing the product line and developing new Chief products within the AV division. Associate Product Managers are expected to be experts in their market, understand the competitive landscape, and identify how the product line can evolve to fully meet customer needs. This position will also play a crucial role in the long-term growth strategy of the Chief brand.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assist in long- term strategic roadmap planning and the ongoing portfolio management of Chief Product lines, including P&L responsibility

Manage specific new product development projects from gaining customer empathy through go-to-market launch and end-of-life stages.

Support the Senior Manager - Product with key strategic initiatives and major product development efforts.

Collaborate with global sales and marketing teams to identify market opportunities and implement launch strategies.

Conduct ongoing financial analysis to optimize the product portfolio and meet P&L targets

Perform market research and identify new product opportunities, along with developing business cases.

Build customer empathy through various research methods and incorporate insights into product development.

Assist Marketing with new item setup, executing product value propositions in online marketing content, and providing product support.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Motivated, self-starter who desires success

Excellent collaborative interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization and within a diverse team.

Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.

Robust financial and analytical skills.

Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent execution abilities; capable of multitasking and delivering quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-driven environment.

Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management, with the ability to prioritize workload appropriately based on organizational or departmental needs.

Business acumen and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to make sound judgments and recommendations.

Comfortable working in a dynamic team and entrepreneurial environment, leveraging additional r esources as needed.

Strong technology skills, including proficiency with MS Office applications-especially Excel and PowerPoint-and experience with an ERP system (SAP preferred).

Must maintain a high level of professionalism and handle confidential information appropriately.

Minimum Education and Experience Required :

Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Engineering, or Business with 1-3 years of experience in product management, marketing, or a related field; or a mix of relevant education and experience.

Strong communication , interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Special Job Requirements :

Requires frequent availability and communication during non-standard business hours to communicate with global team members

Must be available for extended, varied work hours based on business need

Preferred Qualifications :

Product management experience highly preferred

Previous working experience in large organization

Understanding of the AV industry technologies and market trends

Design thinking practice

Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to make coordinated movements of the fingers for using a keyboard.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for tradeshow set-up purposes.

General office environment.

May require regular ground travel.

Long-distance or air travel (including international) - up to 10%.

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 annually.

The offered compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to level of experience, certifications / education, training, and work location. This position is eligible for variable incentive pay based on company performance.

Legrand offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefit program (Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings A ccounts, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability B enefits, EAP, 401k P lan with E mployer M atch, Paid T ime O ff and Paid Holidays)

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Note : Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Legrand is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will be considered for this position based upon your experience and education, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.

If you'd like to work in a fun, creative, business-casual environment that offers a comprehensive benefit package, we encourage you to apply!

Legrand is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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