Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Circuit Breaker Product Manager to join our Platt team in Indianapolis, IN!
Summary:
The Senior Circuit Breaker Product Manager is responsible for managing highly technical and complex product lines (specifically medium and high voltage circuit breakers) represented by Parts Super Center. This leader will need to be a hands on subject matter expert in circuit breakers as well as a people manager that can oversee the strategic direction pertaining to offer and expansion plans. They will address technical application and manufacturability questions as well as coordinate business efforts across functions and suppliers to support customer base and achieve volume & profitability goals.
What You'll Do:
- Establish strategic product offer growth and support plans for Parts Super Center's most complex and largest products
- Engage with key customers and support sales teams
- Work with key suppliers, negotiate cost and align go to market
- Review stock offer plan and work with supply chain team to adjust regularly
- Review pricing guidelines across market segments and work with pricing team to adjust regular
- Responsible for product offer profitability
- Support customer inquiries and negotiate key opportunities as necessary
- Responsible for developing and coordinating training for the business
- Provide monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts
- Market Product offer via collateral, digital, promotions and tradeshows
- Support business development activities as necessary
- Review performance and development plans for direct reports
- Recruit and hire resources to support products strategic plan
- Address technical manufacturability questions from internal and external stakeholders
- Address customer technical product application inquiries
- Other duties as assigned
Job Duties Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
Qualifications
What You'll Need
- 15+ years of technical experience and expertise in application, manufacturing, and maintenance
- Experience with medium and high voltage circuit breakers (Ideally GE, ABB, or Westinghouse)
- Relevant sales and product support experience
- Experience in Industrial and Utility maintenance
- High School or GED - Required
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent - Preferred
- Engineering or relevant technical degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Technical aptitude
- Customer focused
- Data & problem analysis and resolution
- Self-driven
- Leadership and organizational skills
Physical Demands:
- Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
- Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Occasionally – up to 20%
Weight and Force Demands:
- Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Working Environment:
- Travels to offsite locations - Frequently – 21% to 50%
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
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Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- HSA Accounts
- Commuter Transit Benefits
- Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
- Employee Discount Programs
- Professional Training & Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
Skills Required
- 15+ years of technical experience in application, manufacturing, and maintenance
- Experience with medium and high voltage circuit breakers
- Experience with GE, ABB, or Westinghouse circuit breakers
- Relevant sales and product support experience
- Experience in industrial and utility maintenance
- High School diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Engineering or relevant technical degree
- Leadership and organizational skills, including managing direct reports and hiring
- Technical aptitude, customer focus, data analysis, problem resolution, and self-driven work style
What We Do
Rexel, worldwide expert in the professional multichannel distribution of electrical products and services for the energy world, addresses three main markets - residential, commercial, and industrial. The Group supports its customers to be at their best in running their business, by providing a broad range of sustainable and innovative products, services, and solutions in the field of technical supply, automation, and energy management. Rexel operates through a network of over 1,900 branches in 19 countries, with more than 27,000 employees. The Group’s sales were €19.2 billion in 2023. Over the past five years, Rexel has proven its ability to structurally outperform the growing and increasingly attractive electrical distribution market. The demand in green energy and energy efficiency has boosted the Group’s businesses. On February 11, 2021, Rexel presented its mid-term ambitions. The Group’s strategy relies on a growth, value-creation and ESG ambition approach, via several strategic initiatives: - Accelerating growth through “More Customers, More SKUs, More Digital” - Improving operational and financial performance, in particular through digital - A balanced capital allocation around return to shareholders and investment in future growth. As an example, Rexel seizes any external growth opportunity in order to strengthen its position in certain geographies such as the United States or to add adjacent skills. ESG targets for 2030: - A 35% reduction in CO2 emissions of its operations (scopes 1&2) compared to 2016 - A 45% reduction in CO2 emissions from the use of products sold (scope 3) compared to 2016. 2023 sales: €19.2 billion 19 countries 1,900 branches 27,000 employees
