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Role Description

Belden is seeking a Product Line Manager to lead the Transceiver product line. This position will be responsible for strategic product management and market launches in all regions.

This is a remote opportunity and the position reports to the Director Product Management.

You will make a difference in the following ways:

• Develop quantifiable strategies for profitable growth at the product line level that supports the company’s overall goals and values.
• Participate in the strategy development process.
• Manage the product portfolio by charting product life cycle, adjusting the offering based on market requirements and competitive landscape.
• Lead the new product development process and take responsibility for quantifying market value and financial viability of proposed products.
• Apply project management tools as appropriate.
• Develop innovative methods and materials to train customers on products and Belden’s sales team on how to sell the associated value proposition.
• Establish, manage, and provide the information required for business operations such as forecasting, budgets, inventory requirements, product structure and hierarchies, and commercial policies and present those findings.
• Work with purchasing manager to develop and improve supplier relationships.
• Work closely with sales and solutions engineering teams to develop commercial strategy and identify opportunities for transceivers.
• Work closely with quality personnel to review product consistency and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering, marketing or field relevant to the primary functions of the role; Masters degree preferred

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of B2B product/portfolio management experience with cable and telco service providers.
• Proven experience overseeing and driving product development and new product launches.
• Experience in the distribution and direct selling model and the overall commercial works of sales.
• Knowledge of pricing and capital budgeting, inventory turns, SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) experience, sales budgeting and sales plan development.
• Experience building a value story.

Benefits

• Base compensation range of $105,000 to $140,000, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.
• Hybrid and remote work practices where feasible.
• Benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability.