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JOB DESCRIPTION

The company is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. The company and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, the company supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. They are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Their nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to their determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of the communities.

Location: Remote

Compensation Market Job Description
Develops and directs marketing programs for a significant product or product category | Compiles and evaluates research on the market's product requirements and identifies enhancements to current features and functionality | Establishes marketing strategies, including product direction, advertising, packaging, pricing, expense budgets, profit plans and future product development, to manage a product or product category's life cycle | Interfaces with engineers, designers, suppliers and customers to develop product requirements and specifications | Prepares and coordinates product introductions and updates

Job Description
Summary

The Product Specialist will collaborate with both internal and external team members across multiple segments as well as agents, distributors, and contractors to promote the company products. This individual is responsible for daily commercial activity related to product management including reporting, pricing analysis, marketing, customer support, lead time management, and inventory planning and tracking.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate daily routines of customer service including but not limited to quotations, order management, materials analysis and expediting.
Communicate and coordinate sales opportunities and quotations across the various business segments.
Provide market intelligence as necessary to position the company for growth and profit opportunities.
Become/remain an expert with respect to product category and competition.
Work with existing and new customers to rebuild sales where sales have eroded.
Request and coordinate assistance from MDM, Manufacturing and Logistics to expedite and resolve customer inquiries.
Work closely with other team members to determine and monitor department’s key performance (KPIs) such as sales vs. plan, new business goals, and gross profit percentage.
Identify key threats and opportunities and implement plans to deal with both
Create a solution-driven, leadership persona both internally and externally while collaborating with other functions within the corporation and customer organization.
Encourage team building and a high-performance work environment through ongoing developmental training, leadership and people management skills.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related degree is required, or 5+ years wire and cable technical and/or sales experience.
• Ability to travel as much as 30% of the time.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven business acumen, proven presentation skills, exceptional interpersonal capabilities and possess an attention to detail.
• Relevant experience in a similar technical environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of SW IT systems is required (SAP, BI, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Competencies

• Nimble Learning
• Customer Focus
• Plans and Aligns
• Collaborates
• Balances Stakeholders
• Action Oriented

Benefits We Offer:

401k with Matching
Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Long & Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
Parental Leave
& More

The company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• 1.- Please specify your Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related degree, or 5+ years wire and cable technical and/or sales experience.
• 2.- Please comment your skills to Manage and coordinate daily routines of customer service including but not limited to quotations, order management, materials analysis and expediting.
• 3.- Please comment your knowledge of SW IT systems is required (SAP, BI, etc.).
• 4.- Please share us your Email, Zip code and LinkedIn URL.
• 5.- Additional information you would like the employer to know (optional)

Work Location: Remote

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