Associate Product Manager

Description

Primary Purpose

Works with the Product Manager to develop and implement the strategic direction for an assigned product family in support of Divisional goals. Acts as a focal point for market knowledge, profitability, forecasts, and planning. 

What You Will Do In Your Role

1. Supports the product manager by developing and implementing strategic product and annual business plants, targeting markets, industries, and customers. 
2. Increases sales and market share of assigned product line in support of Divisional Objectives. Tracks progress to plan for revenue, profit, and backing. 
3. Works with product manager to improve profit and return on investment of assigned product line. Undertakes and leads cost reduction, capacity planning, and quality improvement project. 
4. Under the direction of the product manager, reviews and approves special price requests, maintains price bands and price lists and develops pricing strategies for new and existing products. 
5. Manages new development activity or existing product lines associated with extending and growing the life of assigned product lines 
6. Promotion plans including: sales tools, literature, distribution, stocking, training, and sampling. 
7. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
   

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

1. Bachelor degree in a technical or business discipline.
2. Min 2 years experience in the areas of Engineering, Marketing, Project Management, Business OR relevant connector work experience
   
3. Organizational skills to anticipate, plan, prioritize and self-monitor workload. 
4. Effective written and oral English communication skills that demonstrate the ability to express ideas, exchange information clearly and concisely, and deliver concise and effective presentations to customers and Molex personnel. 
5. High level of interpersonal skills to effectively work with co-workers and external contacts to respond positively to situations. 
6. Must be self-motivated and goal oriented. 
7. The candidate/incumbent must be proactive rather than reactive and must be able to demonstrate personal initiative. 
8. Travel to customers as needed.
   

What Will Put You Ahead

1. MBA or other related graduate degree.
   
2. 3+ years experience / knowledge within the global automotive industry. 
   
3. Strong technical background, experience in automotive connectors. 
   

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