What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Management Specialist position at Vertiv?
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute product lifecycle management plans including product introduction, line extension, engineered to order, and end of production.
- Research market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
- Ensure all customer facing offering documentation and marketing collateral is available and accurate.
- Provide offering information to Customers, Sales, Customer Service and Application Engineering.
- Prepare and deliver presentations, product demos, and other sales enablement tools.
- Develop and track metrics to measure post-launch sales performance of new offerings.
- Collaborate with Marketing teams to develop marketing programs for demand generation.
- Manage list pricing and discounts.
- Manage product line profitability and volume forecasts.
- Assist in championing resolution of offering issues (i.e. delivery, quality, inventory)
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree (BS or BA) in Engineering, Marketing, or other applicable education; MBA a plus
- At least 7 years' relevant experience
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills
- Effectively communicates technical information and complex ideas.
- Technical expertise to translate customer needs/pain points to solutions.
- Strong written/oral communication, especially in communicating customer needs.
- Ability to analyze data, draw conclusion and work with multiple stake holder to drive actions
- General understanding of sales, marketing, operations, and financial disciplines
