Product Specialist

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

In this role as a Product Specialist (Associate Product Manager at nVent, you will play an instrumental role in maintaining the portfolio for the HOFFMAN climate control, industrial or commercial products globally. These growing product lines are seeking motivated team members to work cross functionally and drive product improvements, support product development, and own the product portfolio. You will provide technical product support and expertise to customers, sales teams, and field technicians. You will maintain product data integrity, provide training and technical advice, and support sales efforts by understanding HVAC product applications, features, and solutions.

Portfolio Management and Performance

• Assist with management activities related to product life cycle from ideation, development, introduction, maturity and obsolescence
• Foster cross-functional activities to improve overall product line performance including revenue growth, margin improvement, cost reduction, quality and delivery

Product Launches, Marketing and Sales Support

• Lead new product setup process through item creation, data validation, and system proliferation
• Support marketing aspects associated with the product definition, product development, pricing, market introduction, sales tools, and promotion plans
• Provide ongoing product support and guidance to supply, quality, and production organizations
• Serve as subject matter authority for assigned product lines for internal and external audiences
• Maintain accurate product data and help ensure proper product usage.

Market Research, Analysis, and Competitive Intelligence

• Provide relevant market analysis and recommendations for existing products, new technologies, and emerging markets
• Continually coordinate and assess competitive products and programs
• Communicate key findings and conclusions to key partners to drive action
• Provide consulting on product applications and upgrades to improve customer satisfaction.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor degree preferably in Mechanical, Thermal Engineering or Managemeent Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in the Product Marketing or Management field
• Ability to travel (up to 15%) both domestically and internationally
• Demonstrate knowledge working with industrial sales channels including distribution and manufacturer’s reps
• Proficient with Microsoft applications, ERPs and other technical software.
• Experience with industrial manufacturing, as well as exposure to automation and/or automotive markets, preferred
• Understanding of basic product management processes
• Validated mechanical proficiency
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including strong active listening skills
• Validated skills to analyze, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from data and financial models
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.