Product Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the Telecom/DataCom market.
• Support customer and market growth initiatives by researching industry trends and potential target accounts.
• Maintain and track sales opportunities and customer projects.
• Build positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely responses to customer inquiries.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations, and business reviews.
• Assist with product launches, promotional activities, and sales enablement materials.
• Develop customer presentations, product overviews, and competitive analyses.
• Support pricing and market positioning initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, customer activity, and competitor developments.
• Gather and analyze market data to identify growth opportunities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and sales teams.
• Maintain opportunity tracking and assist with forecasting activities.
• Cook up with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to support customer projects and new business opportunities.
• Ensure project milestones and customer deliverables remain on schedule.
• Serve as a liaison between customers and internal departments to facilitate communication and issue resolution.
• Assist with product development and customer qualification activities.
• Assist with internal process improvements and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1–4 years of experience in product marketing, business development, sales support, account management, or a related role.
• Interest or experience in the electronics, interconnect, manufacturing, or Telecom/DataCom industries is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfortable learning technical products and translating technical information into customer-friendly messaging.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to connectors, cable assemblies, or electronic components.
• Experience supporting customer accounts or sales initiatives.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales pipeline management.
• Internship or prior experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technology industries.