Cable Tray Product Line Manager

Eaton's Electrical Crouse-Hinds/B-Line/Oil & Gas Organization is seeking a Product Line Manager (PLM) to join our team. This position is based at our Highland, IL or Syracuse, NY facility.

Position Overview:

The PLM supports the development, implementation and execution of the cable tray portfolio including the financial strategy, product development and marketing programs to drive profitable sales and margin growth for products.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will: • Support management of the virtual P&L for global cable tray product portfolio to exceed financial commitments. • Recommend, develop, and pursue long term growth strategy and objectives for Crouse-Hinds/B-Line/Oil & Gas products. • Identify and recommend new products for development and/or private branding. • Implement and effectively coordinate the product development process to insure timing of product introduction and acceptance in the market. • Recommend and initiate changes in current products and pricing necessary to maintain and increase sales and profits in accordance with corporate goals and policy. • Maintain current and required knowledge of the marketplace to be thoroughly appraised of all new or modified product opportunities as well as developments that may impact products or ability to sell them. • Evaluate product success in the marketplace through internal reports and direct contacts with field sales, customers, and distributors. You will recommend adjustments to marketing and sales efforts when and where necessary. • Plan and determine product pricing policy consistent to obtain optimum volume and market position. • Recommend and develop marketing strategies and programs along with promotional materials to increase market share of existing products. • Analyze competitors' actions, product developments, pricing strategy, product policies, and activities. Prepare and publish appropriate details for use by Field Sales. • Prepare pricing and proposals for special products within assigned product families, as requested, by special products, pricing and proposals administrator. • Resolve product inconsistencies arising from manufacturing and engineering inquiries, changes in vendor supplies, and customer complaints.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or business from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering, marketing, or field sales experience
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without out company sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Electrical product industry experience
• Proven examples of product development and portfolio management experience are essential.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]

What you will get from us

Eaton's mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power - more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton's 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Marketing

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico

Organization: EPG BLD BLine Division

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Schedule: Full-time

Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes - Hybrid

Does this position offer relocation?: No

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time