Branch Product Manager I Indianapolis, IN

TTI, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)/Roth plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing training

Community philanthropy

Job summary

TTI, Inc. Indianapolis is seeking a Branch Product Manager to coordinate quotes, negotiate pricing with suppliers and drive key supplier lines at our local market in Indianapolis, IN.

The role focuses on enabling profitable product mixes and providing expert product support to the branch team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field with several years in electronics or sales, strong knowledge of purchasing and inventory control, and excellent communication skills to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field and three years' experience in related role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous sales and electronics industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates quotes with sales staff, suppliers and Product department to develop competitive pricing with maximum gross profit margin.
• Provides technical product knowledge to branch employees and facilitates monthly product training to keep staff updated on technology trends.
• Drives and promotes key supplier lines to secure exclusive competitive advantages.
• Gathers market information from sales reps, networking and trade publications to inform strategy.
• Builds relationships with supplier factory reps to achieve most favored status and resolve issues.
• Responds quickly to pricing, accounting and inventory issues to provide product support.
• Maintains cost database by updating cost and ship debit information accurately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing analysis

Inventory control

Gross profit analysis

Market analysis

Vendor relations

MS Office

Communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Typing speed

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our growing company is in need of a Branch Product Manager for our Indianapolis market based out of Indianapolis, IN. The Branch Product Manager coordinates quotes, negotiates pricing with suppliers and contract manufacturers, drives and promotes key supplier lines and facilitates product training for the branch.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world's leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!

Our Branch Product Manager Team:

• Coordinates quotes by working with sales staff, suppliers and corporate Product department to develop a price for product that will be competitive and offer the largest gross profit margin.
• Provides technical product knowledge to branch employees by sharing information directly with Sales and support employees and additionally facilitating informative monthly product training that will keep the branch up-to-date on current technology and industry trends they need to know to sell the products.
• Drives and promotes key supplier lines by obtaining maximum number of exclusive competitive advantages from suppliers.
• Gains information about the market by utilizing all possible sources such as, sales reps, networking, and trade publications.
• Develops relationships with supplier's factory representatives to achieve most favored status and avert and solve problems.
• Provides product support by responding with a sense of urgency to issues, while utilizing problem solving skills to help resolve pricing, accounting and inventory management issues.
• Maintains cost database by adding, changing, deleting, cost and ship debit information with accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field and three years' experience in related role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous sales and electronics industry experience is also preferred.

What we look for:

• Possesses excellent knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, gross profit analysis, market and vendor analysis and economics of distribution.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications at the intermediate level.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.
• Possesses strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute preferred.

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at anytime at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

What we offer our team members:

• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, Healthcare Savings Accounts
• Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

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