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Product Manager- Switching Devices and Power Management

AT Eaton
Eaton

Product Manager- Switching Devices and Power Management

Burlington, Canada

Eaton is currently seeking a Product Manager- Switching Devices and Power Management. This is a hybrid position (Tuesday - Thursday on-site) based at our Burlington, ON location. Benefits will be offered and effective day 1 of employment.

What you'll do:

The Product Manager will be responsible for all Marketing functions of the Switching Devices, Surge, Power Metering and PFCC Product Management product lines including: P&L performance, product line strategy and planning, customer support services, field support service, training, distribution support, marketing communications, direction setting of the General Sales Force, and action plans that ensure a customer focused product offering and profitability. This work includes analyzing markets and competitors, developing product and marketing plans, establishing pricing strategies, and ensuring optimum cost position. Additional responsibilities are to interface with Product Development, Commercial Marketing, and Operations.

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In this role, you will:

  • Hold Profit and Loss accountability for assigned products and business.
  • Establish Profit Plan sales goals of business unit and direct the resources of the Marketing department to ensure these goals and objectives are met.
  • Develop the Business Plan for the products and business. This includes: available market, market segmentation, competitive situation, market trends and drivers, target markets and customers, investment required, potential revenue/financial analysis, and recommendations.
  • Manage pricing/position strategies in relation to competitive market pressures and margin trends to ensure corporate objectives are met.
  • Manage the introduction of all new products, including: product roadmaps, pricing, profit goals, promotional materials, release plans, forecast, inventory planning, US product alignment as applicable.
  • Manage and coordinate Marketing Communications activities to ensure that corporate positioning is consistent with business plan strategies.
  • Manage product market strategies to maximize sales and profit potential. Manage product development priorities, product specifications, system functionality, and budget tradeoffs.
  • Manage the interactions between the sales force and the Marketing department to focus product development to strategic customer/industry needs.
  • Ensure that appropriate business policies, practices, and relationships are established and maintained with customers and channel partners.
  • Ensure that the needs of the General Sales Force for direction, information, tools, and training are met to enable them to exceed sales goals.
  • Focus the product lines to ensure that the portfolio is well defined, understood, and communicated both internally and externally. Actively support cross-product line/business unit function's to further enhance Eaton's total solution of offering to the customer.
  • Supervise and manage the performance of assigned staff. Ensures proper compliance of corporate policies, while creating an environment that promotes development and goal achievement.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Degree or diploma from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, marketing and/or project management
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now or in the future.
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within an 80-km radius of the specified job location(s) will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Business Administration from an accredited institution
  • P. Eng., CET or C. Tech designation
  • Previous marketing and sales experience in the form of a product manager, product engineer, marketing specialist or outside sales

Position Criteria:

  • Strong technical product aptitude of switching devices, surge and power metering
  • Strong technical product aptitude of electrical distribution and control systems
  • Must possess a solid understanding of relevant industrial and commercial markets and technologies
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective time management and project management skills are necessary
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of different organizational levels

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Burlington, ON, Canada
Job ID: Eaton-35796Burlington
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)