Product Manager - Clean Energy

Full Time
Appleton, WI 54914
Posted
Job description

“A Great Place to Work.”

At Werner Electric Supply, you’ll join a growing, innovative, and leading distributor of electrical products, services and solutions that consistently ranks as one of the top electrical distributors nationwide. As an employee of Werner Electric Supply, we’re committed to improving you and our workplace. You matter, and we strive to retain our people by providing career options and long-term security.

You’ll receive training and development, recognition for your hard work and successes, and opportunities to volunteer so you can positively-impact our customers and community. We also provide strong benefits and compensations packages, including medical and dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, annual bonuses and merit increases based on performance, tuition reimbursement, and even pet insurance!

Summary

Plan, organize, and control an assigned product line to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent level of experience required.
  • Valid WI state driver’s license and a driving record that meets company vehicle policy standards.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all organization levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervise and lead 2 additional members of the Clean Energy team.
  • Participate in overall product strategy for new and emerging products.
  • Coordinate technical products and estimate potential profits.
  • Manage day-to-day progress of product.
  • Provide technical expertise and training to other departments and customers in support of product line.
  • Collaborate with a wide variety of functional areas such as Sales, Marketing, and Operations to provide product information responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain a prioritized list of customer and market requirements for product.
  • Coordinate and develop marketing, sales, technical support, and financial plans for the product line.
  • Provide financial and technical justification for product selection and definition.
  • Prepare product objectives and schedules for all phases of product introduction to market.
  • Conduct market research and identify and track market trends in industry.
  • Produce competitive analysis materials comparing product with its key competitors.
  • Responsible for sales and gross margin enhancement.
  • Identify partnering opportunities for complementary third-party products to broaden company’s product line.
  • Manage alliances with manufacturers.
  • Participate in key sales situations for the product.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate products and levels to be purchased for stock to support our customers needs
  • Define and adjust business strategies to optimize growth and maximize customer impact
  • Development of a strong network with relationships of influence and advocacy within the EV charging and clean energy marketplace with customers, associations, government agencies and vendor partners
  • Understanding of government grants, incentives and procurement process at Federal, State and Local levels
  • Staying updated on trends in the industry to be able to scope opportunities, educate and provide a solution unique to customer whether it’s residential or commercial EV Charging or solar solutions.
  • Knowledge of and ability to talk to prospective customers about the turn-key charging ecosystem that would entail (but not limited to) EV Station software, 24/7 customer support, warranty to allow optimal customer experience through power management, access control, pay for use, driver profiling and usage.
  • Knowledge of and ability to talk to prospective customers about the turn-key solar solutions
  • Assist outside team with quotations & submittal packages as needed
  • Work closely with manufacturers & factory representatives to understand customer requirements and lead times.
  • Define and clearly communicate Werner Electric Supply’s value proposition to customers and potential partners
  • Ability and willingness to travel frequently to customer locations, attend industry conferences and meet with industry SMEs
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Company Overview

Founded in 1948, Werner Electric Supply has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 11 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. We are a growing, privately-held company with over 450 employees who uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent New North Workplace Excellence Award winner, we’re dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term success of our employees and customers. Apply today and find out why we’re a “Great Place to Work.”

Employee Benefits

  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
  • Pet Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Annual bonuses and merit increases based on performance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Programs
  • Career Development & Leadership Training
  • Vision
  • Paid Parent Leave

Werner Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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