Product Manager (Panelboards and Switchboards)

Eaton's ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Product Manager (Panelboards and Switchboards). This position can be based at our Milton, ON or Mississauga, ON Eaton facilities and offers a hybrid working schedule.

What you'll do:

In this role, you will work closely with US product lines and Canadian product engineering teams to develop and enhance our product portfolio. You will drive front-end efficiencies through Bid Manager and support operational efficiencies at the plant by engaging in Value Add and Value Engineered (VA/VE) activities. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal customers to ensure our entire product offering is included in the quotation platform.

Additionally:

• Provide quotation support and guidance to the sales organization on the product line offering
• Support sales districts and channel partners with product training; trade shows, seminars, sales conferences, product launches
• Serve as primary liaison between sales and plant to ensure delivery/design requirements are addressed efficiently
• Participate regular reviews of the performance metrics and collaborate with the sales districts and manufacturing plants to drive net sales, price realization and profit.
• Create, implement and maintain the strategic plan, profit plan, product line roadmaps and launch new products and services into the Canadian marketplace in an effective and timely manner.
• Develop and maintain effective customer feedback mechanisms, carry out a product gap analysis and identify areas for improvement that will meet both short term and long term growth objectives for the product line.
• Create and deploy marketing activities and marketing collaterals targeted to different market segments.
• Understand our competitor's strengths and weaknesses and work with the sales districts to implement Marketing plans that will increase Eaton's market share.

Qualifications:

Basic (required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or post-secondary diploma in engineering or business from an accredited institution
• Three years of experience in sales, marketing, operations, or engineering, specifically focused on power distribution products
• Two years of hands-on experience managing commercial aspects and pricing strategies for power distribution products
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Must currently reside within an 80km radius of the posted working locations

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience as a manager or leader of people
• Strong technical product knowledge of electrical distribution and control systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of power distribution, breaker and switchgear products
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.