Global Product Specialist - Medium UPS

Job Summary

The Global Product Specialist will be responsible for working closely with Global Product Managers and focused on the product development and business success in the 3 Phase Power UPS markets we server.   This role will be responsible for supporting the global business growth, coordination with Vertiv Regional Business teams and ensuring comprehensive strategies are in place to achieve business goals.   The position will be responsible for prioritizing product and customer requirements and defining the go-to-market and the marketing plan globally.   This position will report to the Director of Global Product Management and will have direct interactions with internal business departments and customer facing activity including attending customer meetings and site visits as well as representing Vertiv and the Global Product Line at industry trade shows and events.

Responsibilities:

• Directly supporting Global Product Line Managers in successful execution of business strategy to profitably grow the Medium UPS Product Line
• Gain deep insight into the market and business trends impacting the customers and their approach to solving changing needs in their environments
• Understand global product competition and maintain competitive information pertaining to product and business operations
• Identify new markets or new opportunity for the Medium UPS Product Line to pursue new business
• NPD – New Product Development project activity; providing leadership and coordination of product requirements and global business case to position Vertiv for growth in target segments
• Perform pricing analysis in various global regions to support regional teams in proper competitive positioning and maximizing revenue
• Develop and facilitate sales and technical sales product training covering New Product Introductions or product updates to existing offerings
• Research market trends, industry trends, and competitive landscape
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or other related discipline
• 5+ years relevant experience product management, technical sales, business management
• Professional experience with electronic devices and/or data center industry is a plus
• Strong project management skills and leading cross functional business departments
• Demonstrated competence in visual and verbal communication, problem solving, & project management
• Positive, goal-oriented, data-driven, and reliable with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Smartsheet, and other business applications

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

•  Customer Focus

•  Operational Excellence

•  High-Performance Culture

•  Innovation

•  Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

•  Own It

•  Act With Urgency

•  Foster a Customer-First Mindset

•  Think Big and Execute

•  Lead by Example

•  Drive Continuous Improvement

•  Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company.  We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services.  Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.   

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