Product Line Manager, Fiber Optics (P&L & Growth)

US Conec Ltd.

Hickory (NC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

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Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. is seeking a Product Line Manager to lead profitability and strategic direction for our fiber optic connectivity portfolio.

You will partner across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing Communications, and key customers to drive growth, innovation, and market leadership. The role requires owning P&L, developing pricing strategies, and shaping annual and long-range plans while collaborating to bring new products to market and optimize costs and supply chain performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
Experience in fiber optics, fiber optic connectivity, cabling systems, or connector technologies.
Knowledge of outside plant cabling infrastructure and broadband network deployments.
Understanding of carrier access networks and cabling solutions deployed in harsh environments.
Strong business acumen with experience managing product portfolios, pricing strategies, or product profitability.
Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate across technical and commercial teams.
Experience conducting market analysis and competitive assessments.
Willingness to travel 25% or more.

Responsibilities

Own the overall business performance and profitability (P&L) of assigned product lines.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for products, applications, technologies, and target markets.
Develop and execute product line strategies that drive revenue growth, market share, and competitive differentiation.
Establish and manage pricing strategies, including list pricing, contract pricing, and profitability objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders.
Support Account Managers in developing customer relationships and identifying growth opportunities across key accounts.
Develop annual and long-range business plans aligned with company objectives and market opportunities.
Assess market trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning to identify new product and expansion opportunities.
Define development priorities and collaborate with Engineering and Product Development teams to bring new products to market.
Partner with Operations and suppliers to optimize product costs, inventory levels, and supply chain performance.
Manage product line budgets and expenses while achieving financial targets.
Lead promotional strategies with Marketing Communications, including product literature, website content, articles, press releases, and digital campaigns.
Represent US Conec at industry events, trade shows, conferences, webinars, and speaking engagements.
Develop product-focused content and thought leadership that enhances US Conec’s industry presence.
Provide technical and commercial leadership across the organization to support strategic business objectives.
Serve as the central point of contact for all technical, commercial, and financial matters related to assigned product lines.