Product Manager, Lighting

Position Responsibilities

• Reinforce pre-determined process around how projects move through the team and identify areas of improvement within that process.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Project Team, establishing efficiency metrics.
• Work with HR to develop a team of employee-owners to their highest performance possible.
• Direct activities of project administrators and quotations specialists.
• Working closely with sales management on strategy and/or strategy implementation.
• Resolve customer and vendor disputes.
• Participate in annual planning process.
• Identify projects where Instant Rebate Program can be utilized.
• Work with Marketing to drive promotions.
• Work with purchasing on inventory levels for the Stock Guide to drive adequate inventory turns.
• Build positive relationships with employees, vendors, and customers.
• Participate in joint sales calls to understand customer needs.
• Work with operations regarding logistics around managing jobs.
• Conduct performance reviews annually.
• Complete time and attendance for reports.
• Market capabilities internally and externally.
• Address underperformance and develop improvement plans for underperformers.
• Conduct monthly team meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience in effective conflict resolution fast paced environments.
• A record of successful employee development.
• Proficient in multitasking and strong attention to detail.
• Customer/Client focused.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional phone manners.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Associates and/or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• High School Diploma required.

Commitment to Safety

• Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensure that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk.
• Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occur or are witnessed.
• Support all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies for all employees within your branch.