As part of an international mid-sized corporation with ambitious growth plans, an innovative mindset and high customer focus, NDS is looking for highly motivated and team-oriented individuals with eagerness to join our journey from good to great.
Purpose: Overall responsibility for the profitable growth of NDS' Access Box business, including product line management, new product development & innovation, marketing & sales activities, and driving efficient operations.
Responsibilities • Lead NDS Product Management for Access Boxes (Valve Boxes, Meter Boxes) • Subject matter expert both technically and relative to the market for underground/grade-level plastic enclosures to house water/irrigation, utility metering, and communication devices • Define the product vision, strategy, and road map • Develop and implement plans for aggressive profitable growth • Develop and lead organization to deliver on 3-5 year strategic plan • Design marketing and incentive programs to introduce new products, build brand awareness and create a strong preference for NDS products with end users, irrigation designers and engineers, distributors, professional contractors, public agencies, and municipalities • Plan and execute product line positioning, messaging, and outbound communications to ensure a clear, compelling, and consistent message to internal and external stakeholders • Recommend pricing and packaging based on competitive positioning, functionality, and customer value • Assist the field organization with training and support the sales force in positioning the product • Work with marketing department to develop materials to promote products to specifiers and customers • Monitor changing technologies, market conditions, business opportunities and competitors • Manage critical market analysis relative to new product market potential and positioning • Conduct research and analyze the market to quantify business opportunities and build a business case for NDS Access Boxes • Plan, manage, and execute product launches, working closely with Sales, Marketing, PDE, and other relevant teams
Education & Experience Bachelors degree in business, engineering, marketing or equivalent education 5+ years experience in product management, product marketing, business management Industry experience in the market for access boxes/plastic enclosures is a plus Demonstrated success meeting business goals and profitably growing sales Experience collaborating cross-functionally with business leaders to create alignment and support Strong project management, organizational and presentation skills Effective interpersonal and written communication skills Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize, independently manage several projects simultaneously and operate under tight deadlines Ability to travel
Attributes Results/Business impact focused Strong alignment with NDS Guiding Principles, NDS Brand Promise, and NDS 10 Guides of Innovation and Risk Taking Creative and innovative Strong analytical skills/data driven Strong business acumen Persistent Outgoing Strong leader Excellent problem-solving skills Adaptable and flexible Disciplined Strong understanding of changing market dynamics Ability to inspire a team Able to think "outside the box" Team player Embraces coaching and feedback for both professional success and growth
About NDS NDS, a proud member of NORMA Group, is a market leader for solutions in Storm Water Management, Efficient Landscape Irrigation, and Flow Management for residential and commercial markets.
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NORMA Group is a global market and technology leader in Engineered Joining Technology solutions, with more than 60 years of manufacturing and product-development experience. Employing about 6,700 employees, it has a global network of manufacturing facilities and numerous sales and distribution sites across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
The Group manufactures a very comprehensive range of innovative joining-technology products in the clamp, connect and fluid categories and occupies a leading position as a solution provider. Its dedication to quality and its technological leadership has won NORMA Group the confidence of over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries.