Senior Product Manager

National-Safety-Apparel; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA Plan

Dental

Voluntary Vision

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Identity Theft Protection

Voluntary Legal Insurance

401K Plan with Company Match

Company Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Bereavement

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

National Safety Apparel in Belleville, IL is seeking a Senior Product Manager for the Electric Utility Division to lead product strategy and market development. This role serves as the voice of the customer and the SME for utility product solutions, guiding portfolio decisions and supporting sales growth within the electric utility sector.

The Senior Product Manager will lead a team of Product Specialists and Demonstrators, collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Leadership, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, marketing, or related field.
• 7+ years in electric utility industry with safety/utility products.
• Demonstrated product management, marketing, or technical leadership.
• Strong knowledge of electric utility operations and safety practices.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical or customer-facing teams.
• Excellent presentation, communication and training skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a product strategy and roadmap for the Electric Utility Division.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Specialists and Demonstrators.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on utility products and standards.
• Partner with distributors, sales reps and end users to identify needs and market opportunities.
• Translate customer insights into product enhancements and new development opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales to support business development, key presentations, field demos, and growth.
• Develop and deliver technical product training for customers, distributors and internal teams.
• Conduct ongoing competitive analysis including feature comparisons and pricing trends.
• Support launches and commercialization with Marketing and Operations.
• Represent NSA at industry conferences and customer events.
• Establish KPIs and evaluate portfolio performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Product management

Product marketing

Leadership

Presentation skills

Training skills

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Related field degree

Job description

National Safety Apparel - Belleville, 33 Empire Drive, Belleville, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

We have one job: To keep American workers safe

NSA is looking for self-starters who can help support our mission. Are you ready?

Senior Product Manager, Electric Utility Division
National Safety Apparel (NSA)

Job Summary
National Safety Apparel (NSA) is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Senior Product Manager to lead product strategy and market development for our Electric Utility Division. This role serves as the voice of the customer and the subject matter expert for utility product solutions, helping guide portfolio decisions, support sales growth, and strengthen NSA's position as a trusted partner within the electric utility industry.

The Senior Product Manager will lead a team of Product Specialists and Demonstrators responsible for customer engagement, product training, field support, and market intelligence. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Executive Leadership, this individual will drive product strategy, identify market opportunities, evaluate competitive offerings, and ensure customers understand the value and proper use of NSA's solutions.

The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of the electric utility industry with strong leadership, product management, and customer engagement skills. This full-time role will be located in NSA's Belleville, Illinois office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a product strategy and roadmap for NSA's Electric Utility Division.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Specialists and Product Demonstrators.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on utility products and industry standards.
• Partner with distributors, sales representative agencies and end users to identify needs, trends, and emerging market opportunities.
• Translate customer and market insights into product enhancement and new product development opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales to support business development efforts, key customer presentations, field demonstrations, and strategic account growth.
• Develop and deliver technical product training for customers, distributors, and internal sales teams.
• Conduct ongoing competitive analysis, including product feature comparisons, market positioning, pricing trends, and industry developments.
• Support product launches and commercialization efforts in partnership with Marketing and Operations teams.
• Represent NSA at industry conferences, trade shows, standards committees, and customer events.
• Establish key performance metrics and regularly evaluate product portfolio performance, market share opportunities, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in the electric utility industry, preferably with a manufacturer or provider of safety or utility component products, or related solutions.
• Demonstrated product management, product marketing, or technical leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of electric utility operations, safety practices, and customer buying processes.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical, product, or customer-facing teams.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and training skills.
• Experience supporting new product development and commercialization initiatives.
• Ability to build credibility with utility customers, safety professionals, and field personnel.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites, industry events, and field demonstrations.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Background working for a utility equipment, safety products, or utility component manufacturer.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations, including IEEE, ASTM, IEC and utility-specific safety requirements.
• Experience managing product portfolios with revenue and profitability accountability.
• Established network of contacts within electric utilities, distributors, and industry organizations.

Benefits we offer

• Medical
• HSA Plan
• Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time

National Safety Apparel - Belleville, 33 Empire Drive, Belleville, Illinois, United States of America