Associate Product Manager - IA

Rittal; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rittal LLC in Schaumburg, IL is seeking an Associate Product Manager for Industrial Enclosures. You will conduct market research, establish timelines, influence pricing and packaging, guide sales teams, and develop messaging and market positioning around IA enclosure products.

You will own the product roadmap, collaborate with engineering, define features and launch timelines, support marketing and sales, and translate customer needs into clear benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering, Business or Marketing required.
• 3+ years in industrial automation or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams; SAP knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings to define product strategy.
• Define the vision and roadmap for IA enclosure products, including features and launch timelines.
• Collaborate with engineering on cooling solutions and product design to ensure feasibility and market fit.
• Set pricing strategy based on market analysis and value proposition; define product positioning.
• Create messaging and materials for product launches and sales campaigns; support sales teams with product expertise.
• Gather customer feedback and usage data to identify areas for product improvement.

Skills

Market research

Pricing strategy

Product messaging

Cross-functional collaboration

Sales support

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in Engineering, Business or Marketing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

SAP knowledge

Job description

Associate Product Manager – Industrial Enclosures

Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.

As the Associate Product Manager – Industrial Enclosures, you will perform market research on new products, establish timeline for developing products, influence pricing and packaging, guide sales teams, and develop messaging and market positioning around products. Responsible for articulating outbound tasks necessary to clearly explain the benefits of product features and translate them into customer-facing messaging. Establish and drive Industrial Enclosure product direction by developing, maintaining, and owning the product roadmap.

Location:

Schaumburg, IL - Hybrid work model.

Compensation:

88,000 – 110,000 + Variable Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Work with and assist IA Product Management: Market analysis: Identifying trends in the IA enclosure market, understanding customer needs, and analyzing competitor offerings to define product strategy.
• Product roadmap development: Defining the vision and roadmap for new IA enclosure products, including features, functionalities, and timelines for development and launch.
• Product design and engineering collaboration: Working closely with engineering teams to design and develop new cooling solutions, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with market requirements.
• Pricing and positioning: Setting pricing strategy based on market analysis and product value proposition, and defining the product's positioning within the competitive landscape.
• Marketing and sales support: Collaborating with marketing teams to create messaging and materials for product launches and sales campaigns, providing product expertise to sales teams.
• Customer feedback management: Gathering customer feedback, analyzing usage data, and identifying areas for product improvement. Technical support and direction: Provide technical assistance and support for the IA enclosure products as needed.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in Engineering, Business or Marketing
• 3+ years of related work experience preferablyin Industrial Automation
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint MS Teams.
• SAP knowledge/experience a plus.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at [phone].

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.