Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager to join the Data Power and Control Team on a Remote basis, working CST or EST time zones preferred. This role serves a critical role in the daily tasks necessary to facilitate Legrand products and associated technology. This position supports internal teams of Product Management, Product Marketing, Sales, Inside Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Sourcing and Operations specifically regarding assigned product families. 

What Will You Do?

• Support aforementioned teams by supplying basic product knowledge of assigned product families 
• Facilitate the launch of organic new products including ERP and CRM system set up, driving development and publication of marketing collateral, performing internal product training, or any other information gathering/sharing required to ensure the success of the product launch 
• Manage offer integration activities by coordinating with various departments to incorporate new products and price lists into ERP system 
• Following guidance from product management, assist the life cycle management, sourcing and operations teams to ensure efficiency of supply chain management and product availability 
• Act as the primary contact for Inside sales or customer service as it applies to part number schemes, ERP information, product specifications and drawings, or other product or process related information 
• Following guidance from product management, ensuring the product line strategy is effectively communicated and carried out to ensure success of the assigned product families 
• Perform win/loss analysis for given product set, and access product line financial performance per opportunity, customer type, or specific vertical markets 
• Assess and report on the competitive landscape, including features and benefits of competitive products, market pricing, competitive messaging and marketing, and targeted customer base 
• Support and participate in trade shows, including booth duty, for company sponsored events 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in engineering, business, or related field; MBA is preferred.

Experience: 1+ year of market related experience, especially in data center, heating and cooling, or physical infrastructure products and their applications.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Comfortability with learning mechanical systems including data center infrastructure, cooling, power, and a robust fundamental knowledge of AI deep learning  
• Must possess effective interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with experience in translating highly technical concepts into digestible content for varied audiences 
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects and deadlines simultaneously 
• Must be a team player who can work well in a cross-functional environment  
• Must be highly motivated with the desire to take initiative  
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required 
• Ability to learn ERP and similar systems (like SAP) to support assigned product families 
• Must be able to travel up to 25% primarily domestic with some international trips

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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