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.

Job Description

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 at nVent, you will play an instrumental role in maintaining the portfolio for the HOFFMAN climate control, industrial, corrosive, 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.

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

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

You have:

• BS or BA degree in Marketing, Engineering or Business is required
• 2+ years of experience in the Product Marketing/Management field or related experience in the industrial automation space is required
• Ability to travel (up to 15%) both domestically and internationally
• Demonstrate knowledge working with industrial sales channels including distribution and manufacturer’s reps
• 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

Benefits - we have you covered for health, wealth, and life!

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.

We have:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
  • We are a $2.5 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,500+ people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.
• 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

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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

  • At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We’re a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
  • We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

• 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.