Product Specialist

Work collaboratively with the manufacturing plants to ensure the needs of the Canadian marketplace are met for price, and design requirements can be quoted properly. The Product Specialist will collaborate with the Low Voltage Distribution Assemblies- LVDA marketing team (panelboards, switchboards, and automatic transfer switches) to support the development of the Bidmanager configurator tool. The primary responsibilities include creating and maintaining existing assembly take-offs within Bidmanager, providing technical support, and developing new take-offs for upcoming product launches. Product Development and Technical Insight: Support cross-functional efforts related to Low Voltage Distribution assemblies (LVDA) product development, leveraging engineering and supply chain teams to drive timely completion of new product launches. Implement and help define technical requirements for panelboard, switchboard and automatic transfer switches (ATS) take offs. Collect valuable technical insight nationally to ensure different design nuances of each region are covered within the Bidmanager tool. Provide technical content for value proposition creation and value selling tools through in-depth knowledge of customers, markets segments served and associated industry trends. Contribute to new product development specification efforts and reviews as appropriate to support the PROLaunch Process. Manage and support day to day customer and tactical activity as needed (order expedites, custom quotations, supporting warranty issues, etc.) to maximize on-time delivery & customer satisfaction. Lead the development of supporting marketing collateral, including presentations, price lists, application guides, product aids, new product launch materials, electronic sales tools, and catalogs. Training and Process Accuracy: Coordinate with plant to help improve bill of materials produced by Bidmanager to ensure they are accurate before order entry. Establish customer and sales force expectations of product launch timing while providing new product launch Bidmanager training. Strategic Growth Initiatives: Support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and profit plan objectives within LVDA team to drive sustainable and profitable growth. What Will Make You Successful? The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of power distribution and/or electrical machine control systems, applications and their associated components. A key aspect of being successful in your role will include a commitment to customer service and satisfaction. Through the industry relationships formed on the job, you will develop a keen sense of our end markets as a means of understanding how to best serve our valued customers. College diploma or university degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Business, Marketing or other related discipline from an accredited institution Minimum 3 years' experience in sales, marketing or engineering Candidate must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now and in the future No relocation provided. This role requires working onsite (hybrid schedule) at our Milton, ON facility. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Marketing from an accredited institution 5 years of experience in sales, marketing or engineering Experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment P. Eng., CET or C. Tech designation.