GE Current

The Associate Product Manager is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordinating, and executing of product management activities. In this, you will utilize technical and product knowledge, channel & marketing expertise, strong cross functional relationships, develop and execute strategies, and collaborate with downstream marketing team members to grow assigned product lines. You will be tasked with new product development tasks, competitive analysis/evaluation, sales support activities, supply chain strategy execution, and product life cycle management. The Ideal candidate is highly motivated, resourceful, and capable of working autonomously and seeking to develop into a Product Management professional.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand key environmental factors, market trends & outlook, competitive landscape, channel dynamics and promotional opportunities.
• Develop and implement innovative plans for increased market penetration; segment/vertical positioning, and productive marketing programs.
• Cultivate a ONE Current mentality and drive commercial understanding of products and solutions throughout Marketing and with our channel partners and sales team.
• Commercialize new products with robust and consistent launch plans and support throughout market introduction, plus evaluate market effectiveness and competitive positioning post-launch
• Educate Customer and Selling Agents with Current product offerings, benefits, and advantages
• Lead the development of relevant and consistent tools and frameworks that can standardize activities such as Spec Sheets, NPI Launch windows, Brochures, Sample Kits, and other customer facing collateral.
• Partner with key internal stakeholders to launch and market new products effectively.
• Manage the prioritization of marketing activities across product families to ensure consistency of material.
• Identify and articulate emerging trends, then partner with product management leaders to develop and execute competitive product marketing strategies that increase sales
• Ensure continuous gathering and reporting of competitive intelligence and market movement (NEMA, AIB, Dodge etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration or Engineering.
• 0-3+ Years of Product Management experience or experience in the industry.
• Requires high energy, assertiveness, and self-motivated individual to work in a fast-paced technical and business environment with limited direction.
• Requires strong communication and collaboration skills to be influential without having direct authority.
• Analytical and statistical data-driven skills. Must be able to develop and present new product business cases, cost/benefit analysis, economic modeling, and resourcing plans.
• Planning, problem solving, and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Able to articulate a value proposition to a customer.

Desired Qualifications

• Business, Marketing, Product Operations, and/or Engineer Experience
• Previous Experience in LED Fixture or lamp Industry
• Individual must be creative and strategic thinker who has a passion for products, customers, and marketing.
• Working knowledge of SAP

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $60,000-$65,000.

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other
• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
  • Quarterly company all employee meetings
  • Management and Leadership development
  • Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
  • Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com