Global Product Specialist
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This position reports to
Global Product Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will work in a brand-new Agile Organization in Smart Power Division under Electrification Business Area. You will be responsible for starting up and developing a new product range in the field of Switchgear, specifically for its long-term profitable growth, by developing and managing the product range through all of its life cycle phases, according to market needs and Product Group strategy. This position will join Distribution & Energy Management Agile Unit and will report to Global Product Management Enclosures Chapter Leader. In a global and highly dynamic environment oriented to constant innovation, strong leadership and market-driven thinking are prerequisites for this role, as well as critical thinking, motivation to challenge yourself, and to be one step ahead in the digital transformation. The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Understand and define market segmentation and related product positioning, identifying both potential gaps against competition and new market opportunities.
- Analyze market trends, identify customer needs, and set market requirements for future development.
- Manage existing product series and boost market penetration according to the Global Product Group ambition.
- Define product customer value proposition per segment and channel; set and monitor the communication strategy to deliver clear product positioning.
- Drive the annual business planning process and facilitate agreement between sales demand and supply.
- Monitor global sales target fulfillment and take actions as appropriate; define future products and services.
- Work closely with market developers and sales team to sustain business growth for the product range.
- Collaborate with extended internal teams (i.e., GPGs, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, Logistics, ecosystem tools) to ensure customer satisfaction and business targets.
Qualifications for the role
- You are passionate about problem-solving and teamwork. You possess strong and well-developed communication skills. Attention to customers and stakeholders, strong motivation, and curiosity are essential personal qualities.
- Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred; Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent work experience also accepted.
- You are at ease communicating in Italian and English.
What's in it for you?
- Enjoy a supportive and solution-driven team environment.
- Benefit from an open and solution-oriented work culture.
- Play a part in anticipating, sensing, and responding to technology trends.
More about us
ABB Smart Power is a global technology leader, with products and solutions that make power supplies smart, connected, and protected. Its intelligent products and solutions make power more competitive by improving the energy efficiency, productivity, and reliability of almost any operation. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
For further info: Gaia Pinto, Talent Partner