Team Leader, Product Management
Danbury, CT, US, 06810
Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and marketing of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Damper actuators, control valves, sensors, meters, and gas monitors make up the company's core business. Founded in 1975, Belimo employs approximately 2,000 people in over 80 countries and is listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.
JOB SUMMARY
The Team Leader, Product Management is responsible for the long-term competitive strategy for a product group. The Team Leader, Product Management role is to lead a sub-team within Product Management to manage, analyze and grow a product group ensuring business goals are achieved.
COMPANY'S MISSION AND VALUES
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The Team Leader, Product Management reports to a Manager, Product Management and bears full responsibility for agreed upon goals and objectives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, coach and mentor Product Managers and Product Specialists to further develop market, product, and application knowledge and ensure departmental objectives and goals are reached.
- Develop a strategic, long-term competitive strategy for their product group.
- Create and present a clear and concise product group strategy to executive management.
- Identify new product opportunities, recommend product changes and enhancements, and participate in product elimination decisions.
- Lead new product development ideas/concepts into realization, define product positioning, provide core content for marketing materials, and utilize market/application expertise.
- Maintain an excellent perception of products in the marketplace (quality, innovation, and price).
- Ensure application excellence of all Belimo products.
- Conduct training to support and motivate the Belimo Sales organization.
- Drive cross functional collaboration between Sales, Manufacturing, Research and Development by leading projects and ensuring a cohesive effort to reach company goals and objectives.
- Review and analyze marketing information including competitive benchmarks, trends, opportunities, and customer expectations. Make recommendations on the findings.
- Work closely with Marketing to implement promotional strategies and achieve targeted results.
- Conduct annual review of direct reports in accordance with HR standards and guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or applicable technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and technical/professional experience.
- Five years of Product Management experience in the HVAC or other related industry.
- Demonstrated ability to create and present a clear, concise product strategy to executive management.
- Demonstrated expertise with a product, market, or application in their respective field.
- Established ability to lead and organize cross-functional meetings, committees, and people in a professional manner.
- Proven critical/strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, persuasiveness, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, organization, and time-management skills.
- Proficient use of word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail software.
- Travel requirements of position are approximately 20%.
The base pay for this position ranges from $110,000 - $125,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 15% of an employee’s annual base salary. Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo
Why employees choose Belimo?
- Health - Top of the line medical, dental and vision options for employees and their families
- Fantastic employee culture – Belimo employees bleed orange and truly live our company mantra “Together to the top!”
- Financials – On top of a competitive salary, employees at every level of the organization are eligible for an annual bonus and regular performance reviews. We also encourage all employees to participate in our employee stock plan, offering a 30% discount.
- Save for retirement – Belimo offers a competitive 6% company match on 401K contributions, which is immediately vested.
- Flexibility – Belimo offers a hybrid schedule for professional-office positions, allowing you more flexibility to spend time with your loved ones.
- Time Off – Belimo provides all employees vacation time, personal/sick time, and generous holiday offerings.
- Continuous Learning – Belimo pushes our employees to never stop learning. We offer tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Diversity – Work with colleagues around the globe from Switzerland to Brazil to Shanghai.
- Professional Development – Belimo offers trainings throughout the year to further develop yourself personally and professionally, including a Trainee Program specifically geared towards recent graduates.
- Growth – Belimo is experiencing record growth! Many of our employees grow their careers with Belimo through internal advancement and choose to retire with us.
- Wellness – We offer all Danbury employees free access to our on-site fitness center effective their first day. We also offer a $300 annual incentive for meeting wellness-based goals.
- Give back – Belimo cares about local and global issues! We fundraise annually with an employer-match and coordinate paid volunteer days to support our local community.
- More Perks include quarterly employee-focused events, transparency with leadership, a newly constructed state-of-the-art facility which offers a full cafeteria, sit/stand desks, and all the free cappuccinos you can want!
Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury