Director Product Management - Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging - Clean
- Employer
- Generac Power Systems
- Location
- Waukesha
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Industry
- Energy and Utilities
- Role
- Manager
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
The Generac Clean Energy business group is seeking a Director Product Management to lead the development and execution of our electric vehicle charging strategy. In this newly created role, you will take the lead to develop sales and marketing strategies for region to achieve sales goals, manage key customer relationships, drive key Generac initiatives in region. You will also be accountable for all business related activities with customers, while providing world class customer support.
This role partners cross-functionally across the Clean Energy team to identify, assess, attract, and negotiate with potential partners in any segment (eg residential, commercial, industrial) to attain sustainable growth in region, while also managing and expanding business strategies with existing customers. They are also responsible for coordinating all aspects of Generac transactions with customers (eg sales, legal, credit/payment, logistics, OE, and shipment).
This position reports into the President of Clean Energy Devices and is based at our corporate headquarters in Waukesha, WI.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Strategy
- Lead Clean Energy team to develop product category strategy to drive revenue and profitability for electric vehicle charging opportunities.
- Collaborate with and provide guidance to other Product Management Teams and Executive Management to prioritize and align product strategies and roadmaps
- Identify and develop strategic market opportunities
- Collaborate to determine strategic distribution structure and channels
- Develop suitable strategies to expand business with existing customers and attract new ones
- Develop strategic relationships with end users in key segments
Management
- Drive activities to support key launch events or product milestones
- Set objectives that align with company strategy
- Develop business plan to support new product development proposals.
Marketing
- Drive marketing efforts to support products
- Participate in trade shows, sales training, and key customer interface
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
- 15 years of progressive in marketing, business or engineering including direct experience in electric vehicle charging
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7 years management and/or mentorship experience
- Master's Degree
- International leadership experience
- Experience leading warranties and policy administration
- Experience leading OEM/dealer distribution
- Previous experience using SAP
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Fluency in a language native to the assigned region
- Fluency in English language
- Advanced presentation and negotiation skills
- Advanced understanding of Engineering and technical sales
- Strategic, engaging, self-motivated
- Ability to drive high performance team to achieve tangible results
- Demonstrated technical skills for executing new product development projects in a manufacturing and engineering environment
- Successfully management multiple Product Lines
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Up to 30% travel, including International and valid Driver's License required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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