Product Management Director - Retail

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:

• We seek a dynamic director of Product Management to lead the go-to-market strategy and execution for our Retail business. This role is critical in driving product adoption, revenue growth, and market leadership. The ideal candidate will be a strategic problem solver with a consistent track record of developing and implementing successful product management campaigns. You will be a key player in bridging the gap between product development and sales, ensuring our products resonate with our target audience and achieve their full market potential.

Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution:

• Develop and implement comprehensive go-to-market plans for new product launches and existing product improvements, including positioning, messaging, and sales enablement.
• Define target audience segments and build tailored marketing programs to drive awareness, engagement, and conversion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product management, sales, engineering, and marketing) to ensure alignment and successful execution of marketing initiatives.
• Leverage the entire nVent portfolio and new product innovations to position our brands for double-digit growth in the Retail channel.

Product Positioning & Messaging:

• Craft compelling product positioning and messaging that differentiates our products from competitors and resonates with target audiences.
• Develop clear and concise value propositions that highlight the benefits and advantages of our products.
• Create and maintain product management content, including website copy, brochures, presentations, and sales collateral.

Market Research & Analysis:

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive threats.
• Analyze product performance and customer feedback to find opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Provide insights and recommendations to product management and sales teams to inform product development and marketing strategies.

Sales Enablement:

• Develop and deliver sales training materials and tools to equip the sales team with the knowledge and resources they need to effectively sell our products.
• Create sales playbooks, competitive battle cards, and other resources to support sales efforts.
• Act as a subject matter authority on our products and provide ongoing support to the sales team.

Performance Measurement & Reporting:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of product management initiatives.
• Track and analyze marketing performance data and provide regular reports to management.
• Use data-driven insights to optimize marketing campaigns and improve return on investment.

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Actively develop product management team members.
• Provide thought leadership and contribute to the overall marketing strategy.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in product management or product marketing, preferably in the retail space.
• Ideally 10+ years of experience leading and mentoring teams.
• Consistent track record of developing and implementing successful go-to-market strategies.
• Solid understanding of product positioning, messaging, and branding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with marketing automation tools and CRM systems.
• Strong presentation abilities.
• Experience with market research tools.

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

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

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.