APS Product Specialist & Local Product Leader

Weidmuller Ltd. Canada; Greater Toronto Area; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing sector is seeking an APS Product Specialist & Local Product Leader. This role involves managing the product lifecycle, executing market strategies, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and extensive experience in industrial automation. Join a dynamic team to drive business success through innovative product management and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience with Industrial Control products and related applications.

Responsibilities

• Execute local go-to-market product strategy and support sales and marketing.
• Oversee product lifecycle and manage pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with R&D for product development and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Customer Relations

Business Planning

Market Analysis

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

APS Product Specialist & Local Product Leader

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Position Summary: Drive business success by managing all phases of the product, system, or service life cycle—covering development, launch, maintenance, pricing, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy: Execute the local go-to-market product strategy, define and communicate product value propositions, support development from specification to launch, and assist sales and marketing teams in product promotion.
• Customer Relations: Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction, resolve issues, support on-site visits, and achieve marketing and sales targets.
• Business Planning: Implement marketing plans, develop growth-focused business strategies for the Canadian market.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee product/system lifecycle from introduction to phase-out, manage roadmaps and recovery plans.
• Profitability: Set pricing strategies and maintain competitiveness to ensure profitability.
• Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct market analysis, share customer insights, and oversee sales execution, including cross-division solutions and key negotiations.
• Research & Development (R&D): Partner with R&D for feasibility, collaborate on software updates, develop custom libraries, and support marketing initiatives like product launches and training.
• People Leadership and Development: Guide and mentor teams, develop capabilities, and support internal and external training efforts.
• Marketing and Sales Tools: Develop marketing demos, recommend product and service enhancements.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent in Mechatronics, Electrical, Software, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years experience with Industrial Control products and/or related applications in industrial automation.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing