[IPD] Product Manager - Final Distribution

IPD Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance provided

Laptop & mobile phone provided

Monthly BBQs onsite

Quarterly events onsite

Job summary

IPD Group Limited in Sydney's western suburbs (Wetherill Park) is seeking a commercially minded Product Manager to own IPD’s Final Distribution portfolio, including DIN Modular and Smissline products.

You will drive product strategy, lifecycle management, pricing, inventory, forecasting and new product introductions, while collaborating with international suppliers, customers and internal teams to grow the business.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering qualification or Trade Qualified Electrician.
• Previous Product Management experience within the electrical industry.
• Experience with DIN modular products, switchgear, circuit protection, or power distribution products is preferred.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS standards relating to low-voltage electrical installations.
• Experience with CRM, ERP, and forecasting systems.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing product pricing, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow IPD’s DIN Modular and Smissline portfolio, including product strategy, lifecycle management, pricing, inventory, forecasting, and new product introductions.
• Develop and implement annual business and marketing plans through market analysis, competitor monitoring, and growth opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships and collaborate to resolve product, quality, and performance-related issues.
• Act as the technical product expert by providing application support, technical guidance, and training to customers, suppliers, and internal sales teams.
• Develop and execute a 3-5 year growth strategy for the Final Distribution portfolio, identifying market gaps and bringing innovative solutions to market.

Skills

Product management experience

Commercial awareness

Pricing & inventory management

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Trade qualified electrician

Tools

CRM

ERP

Forecasting systems

Job description

[IPD] Product Manager - Final Distribution

Job Description

We are seeking a commercially minded and technically capable Product Manager to take ownership of IPD’s key Final Distribution portfolio across the DIN Modular and Smissline products.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading electrical protection and power distribution solutions while collaborating with international suppliers, customers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to drive business growth.

Reporting to the Business Manager, this position is based in our office at Wetherill Park.

About the role:

• Managing and growing IPD’s DIN Modular and Smissline portfolio, including product strategy, lifecycle management, pricing, inventory, forecasting, and new product introductions.
• Developing and implementing annual business and marketing plans through market analysis, competitor monitoring, and identification of growth opportunities.
• Managing key supplier relationships and working collaboratively to resolve product, quality, and performance-related issues.
• Acting as the technical product expert by providing application support, technical guidance, and training to customers, suppliers, and internal sales teams.
• Develop and execute a 3-5 year growth strategy for the Final Distribution portfolio, through identification of market gaps and bringing innovative solutions to market.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

About you:

• Electrical Engineering qualification or Trade Qualified Electrician.
• Previous Product Management experience within the electrical industry.
• Experience with DIN modular products, switchgear, circuit protection, or power distribution products is preferred.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS standards relating to low-voltage electrical installations.
• Experience with CRM, ERP, and forecasting systems.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing product pricing, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits & provisions:

• Car allowance provided
• Laptop & mobile phone provided.
• Monthly BBQs onsite and Quarterly events onsite

About us:
IPD Group is a dynamic ASX listed, Australian owned business. We provide design, development and distribution of electrical products and technologies. Electrical hardware distribution with product assembly and workshop for customised solutions. Electrical vehicle charging hardware and infrastructure solutions, providing complete electrical engineering and service provider in high and low voltage projects. Having operated for 65 years we are trusted partner to our customers.

Be an integral part of our team when you take up this exciting opportunity.

IPD is proud to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a team of over 600 people representing more than 30 different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and human rights, ensuring that every individual feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. We welcome people from all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs.

You must have the right to work in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Only applicants suitable for the position will be contacted.