Job Description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Develop, maintain, and implement product line strategies/roadmaps and technology plans for assigned product portfolio.
• Lead roadmap implementation by building compelling cases for NPI including features, market position, financial projections and commercialzation strategy.
• Lead cross-functional activities to enhance the performance of product lines including revenue growth, margin improvement, cost reduction, quality, and delivery.
• Conduct voice of the customer (VOC), primary, secondary, and observational research to facilitate the development of product plans, and identification of new products and service opportunities.
• Develop quantified value propositions to clearly articulate the differentiation of products to customers, channel partners and sales.
• Work collaboratively with regional marketing, marketing communications, and digital marketing to develop appropriate marketing plans to ensure that the value proposition reaches and resonates with customers and their needs.
• Support the marketing communications team to develop appropriate collateral support for catalogs, launch kits, competitive alerts, sales communications, instruction sheets, etc.
• Serve as subject matter authority for data solutions products to support internal team, field sales, channel partners, and end customers as required.
• Suggest and drive process improvements within the product management function to maximize productivity and support functions to enhance customer experience.

YOU HAVE:

• A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, or Business.
• 5+ years of technical product management or new product development experience required
• Knowledge of networking and data center infrastructure technologies and/or cooling systems is preferred/required 3+ yrs.
• Hands-on experience with Electrical, IT/Networking or Data Center distributors, direct sales, and manufacturer’s reps is preferred.
• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical proficiency.
• Proven track record leading complex teams and self-motivated to drive business priorities and outcomes.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and meet committed deadlines.
• Work will require meeting with customers, suppliers, partners in the field and will include meetings after normal business hours. The role will require 20% travel on average

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.