Product Manager

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

The Product Manager of Premises Fiber & Assemblies owns the strategy, business planning, and lifecycle management of Superior Essex's premises fiber and assembly product lines, from concept through end-of-life. This role serves as the strategic connector between product management, manufacturing operations, engineering, and supply chain, ensuring products are market-ready, production-ready, and scalable. The position combines commercial ownership of the product portfolio (financial performance, sales enablement, competitive positioning) with operational rigor (manufacturability, quality, cost, and continuous improvement) to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and market-leading solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Directors of Product management with managing all aspects of product lines including financial analysis and sales team support.
• Support Directors of Product Management with development and execution of business plans for assigned product line(s).
• Support the expansion of product lines and services to ensure high customer value, market share gain and net profitability improvement.
• Support Directors of Product Management in developing product line training materials for inside sales and outside sales.
• Report and Analyze key product line metrics as requested.
• Support Directors of Product Management with periodical technical and marketing benchmarks can competitive analysis
• Assist in market trend analysis and reporting.
• Work closely with the inside sales, outside sales, & Director PLM on product line selling strategies, training initiatives, and field sales support.
• Attend trade shows and industry events as needed to support marketing initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, customers, and vendors.
• Must demonstrate strong problem solving skills and analytical skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage and keep projects on-track.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or Business Management
• 5+ years of industry experience. Communications products experience preferred.
• Experience in successfully supporting sales teams with business insights, sales tools, product specification/selection materials, training, and product presentations.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

N/A

Additional Details :

Superior Essex Communications is a leading manufacturer and supplier of communications cables and accessories, serving the telecommunications, enterprise, and industrial markets. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company is dedicated to providing high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of its customers while minimizing environmental impact. For more information, visit superioressexcommunications.com.