Product Specialist
Date: Apr 23, 2025
Location: Remote/Other, Remote/Other, US, Remote/Oth
Company: Southwire Company LLC
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Remote
Southwire Job Description
This is an exciting time to join Southwire as a Product Specialist who assists with all aspects of product management, from driving new business, development of new products, sourcing, marketing and sales. This individual will be responsible for assisting with the tactical execution to grow sales and gross margin for the Cabling Solutions business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Growth of Cabling Solutions Business
- Support New Product Development
- Support VC Model Updates and Enhancements
- Gather Market and Channel Insights
- Expand Bandwidth and Expertise of Cabling Solutions
- Increase Cross-Functional Alignment on Cabling Solutions Strategy
- Lead Safety Kaizens
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
• 3+ years of professional experience in Sales, Product Marketing/Management, Engineering, and/or Channel Marketing/Management
• Bachelor’s Degree in either Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration or like fields
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong business-to-business analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work cross functionally to launch new products and programs
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word) required, Microsoft Project & SAP a plus
• Experience with building strong business relationships
• Ability to manage multiple projects and/or tasks while meeting deadlines
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time for the purpose of visiting end users, distributors, suppliers and in support of commercial activities i.e., internal meetings, line reviews and industry trade shows
Preferred Skills:
- Experience leading new products through a stage gate process and presenting updates to leadership
- previous P&L management experience
- Industry experience in retail and wholesale distribution channels specifically Electrical is highly desired. Experience driving .com & MRO business a plus
Competencies
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.