GCG
Location
Collegeville, PA | United States
Job description
Overview
GCG’s Connectivity & Power Solutions (CPS) division is currently seeking a Wire Management product expert to join our marketing team and lead our go-to-market strategy for this product group!
As the Wire Management Product Manager, you will coordinate and execute the positioning of wire management products within our portfolio of products and value-added services in each of our target customer markets. You will partner with our commercial team to develop targeted sales and marketing plans, driving the sales growth of wire management products in alignment with annual sales objectives.
This role offers the chance to work onsite with our marketing team in Collegeville, PA OR work remotely depending on the incumbent’s geographic location. The amount of travel required would range from 25 to 50% and frequent travel to our Collegeville location would be required during the first four weeks for training purposes.
What you’ll do
Evaluate current market position and identify growth opportunities to meet objectives
Lead design and implementation of product line strategy aligned with business objectives
Support growth through education, training, product management, and direct sales support
Lead pricing discussions across market segments
Develop strategic alliances with key contacts, partners, and vendors
Track and communicate performance of growth plans to senior leadership
Identify product opportunities and market trends for target growth areas
Develop a mid-term (1-3 year) product strategy linked with CPS's growth plan
Establish metrics for tracking current vs desired position
Support sales in business development, including direct selling
Provide oversight and support on impactful sales opportunities
Assist in resolving high-level customer problems and complete reports with the commercial team
Prepare and present growth strategies and market initiatives
Provide accurate forecasting and market information for responsible verticals
Stay updated on the competitive landscape and new vendors in assigned markets
Plan and support customer outreach, assigning deadlines for direct sales calls
Keep department representatives informed of program developments
What you’ll bring
5+ years of sales, marketing, or business development experience in Wire & Cable, with 3 years focused on Wire Management Products
Demonstrated ability to educate and train on product function using MS PowerPoint and applicable software platforms
Previous experience with Salesforce or comparable CRM platform preferred but not required
Demonstrated aptitude in understanding market trends and mindset
Clear and concise communication skills
Effective in responding to inquiries from executive leadership, managers, staff, customers, and vendors
Strong negotiating skills
Ability to work at a fast pace, quickly learn products, systems, and sales processes
Effective collaboration while maintaining independent drive
Strong leadership skills to lead a market and team
What we offer
Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonus
Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more
PTO plan with company paid holidays
401K with employer contribution
An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!
About GCG
At GCG, We Make Connections Possible through a nationwide network of facilities providing the wire, cable, automation and associated products that ensure connections among families and friends, co-workers and customers, and the industrial equipment used across the country. Serving a wide variety of industries, our experienced teams are Service-oriented, Responsive, and Values-Focused.
GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. _
These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.
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Job Locations US-PA-Collegeville
ID 2024-1361
Category Marketing
Position Type Regular Full-Time
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