Senior Product Manager

National Safety Apparel; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA Plan

Dental

Vision

Job summary

National Safety Apparel (NSA) seeks a Senior Product Manager for the Electric Utility Division in Belleville, IL. You will lead product strategy and market development, acting as the voice of the customer and SME for utility product solutions.

You will guide a team of Product Specialists and Demonstrators, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive portfolio decisions to support sales growth and customer value. Requires strong leadership and travel readiness.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a product strategy and roadmap for NSA's Electric Utility Division.
• Lead and coach a team of Product Specialists and Product Demonstrators.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on utility products and standards.
• Identify market needs and opportunities with distributors, sales and end users.
• Translate insights into product enhancements and new development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales to support key accounts and field demonstrations.
• Deliver technical product training for customers, distributors, and internal teams.
• Conduct competitive analyses and monitor pricing trends and market developments.
• Support launches and commercialization with Marketing and Operations.
• Represent NSA at industry conferences and customer events.
• Establish KPIs and evaluate portfolio performance and satisfaction.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Customer engagement

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering/marketing or related field

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

• 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

Recruitment Partnership Notice

Staffing Solutions Enterprises is the exclusive recruiting partner for National Safety Apparel and is conducting the search for this position on NSA's behalf. Qualified candidates will be considered for direct employment with National Safety Apparel.