Woodland Hills, CA30+ days ago
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.