Product Specialist - Amphenol Commercial Air

The Role - Amphenol Commercial Air is seeking aProduct Specialistto work from its state-of-the-art facility inSidney, NY. This position could be filled as an Assistant Product Manager or Product Manager depending on the candidate's experience. TheProduct Specialisthas full ownership of their respective product family(s) and will develop intimate knowledge of markets served, customers, applications, competitors, costs, and margins. TheProduct Specialistwill also work across functions to drive cost reduction initiatives, negotiate commercial opportunities, develop and deploy promotional activities, and execute new product introductions. The key responsibilities of theProduct Specialistinclude, but are not limited to: Product: Develop product strategy and budget Identify and execute on monthly order goals by assisting the Outside Sales Team Target and implement cost reductions Identify and prioritize new product needs and opportunities Maintain knowledge of their product line Pricing & Profitability: Review incoming margins daily and drive actions as needed Meet margin expectations for both orders and revenue Develop and execute pricing strategies Provide pricing for corporate contracts to maximize both share and profit Create and track cost estimates on new product Promotion: Work with the Marketing Communications Team to develop content across web, print, and multi-media platforms Develop regular promotional plans Review competitor promotional positioning Regularly visit key customers Sales Support: Develop strong relationships with Sales and collaborate on closing opportunities Identify and drive channel strategy with Distribution and OEM Sales Teams Interface with Distributors to maximize Amphenol share of the shelf Support training efforts for both Direct Sales and Distribution Teams Salary:$60,405.80 $80,000 Location - Sidney, NY 30 Minute Drive from Binghamton, NY 20 Minute Drive from Oneonta, NY The Person - The key skills and qualities of aProduct Specialistat Amphenol Commercial Air: Associates degree (bachelor's degree preferred)in business or engineering Ability to promote products Organized and self-motivated Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Strong communication skills (oral and written) Occasional travel (air and car) The Company - With manufacturing sites in Sidney, NY, Mesa, AZ, Nogales, MX, and a Design Center in Pasadena, CA, Amphenol has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years. Focusing on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments, we pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions. Working at Amphenol means you are recognized and valued for your contributions because we believe that our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. We support and encourage career development for all employees and have ample opportunities for advancement. We pride ourselves for being customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do. These values are ingrained in each of us and contribute to a culture of teamwork and meaningful work. Amphenol offers a competitive wage and benefits.The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government. Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally. Amphenol Making History, Designing the Future