iVantage Group is looking for a North American Device Channel Manager for a great client in Troy, MI. This position is a full time, direct hire opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
• Identify and own Device (PCB solution, Hybrid Pigtails and data connectivity products) target customers
• Develop and drive device customer strategies in North America
• Define and implement product and technology innovation needed to secure a profitable Device growth in North America
• Lead and manage the NA Device Channel Team (Sales, product and mfg engineering and project management)
• Drive the NA pricing and quotation process to secure profitable business
• Profit and Loss responsibility for NA Device Channel including:
o management of direct controlled cost centers
o ownership of NA quotation process
o drive the NA Device production cost center
Position Requirements:
• Minimum of 10 years experience in PCB connector (header) industry (automotive experience preferred)
• Leadership of a group larger than 20 people for more than 5 years
• International experience and strong intercultural communication skills
• Current or previous position would be: Product Management Group Leader, Business Unit Leader
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to deal with and reconcile conflicting business strategies
Preferred Experience:
• Connection systems engineering experience a plus
• Marketing background a plus
• Connection system component design engineering experience (plus)
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree – Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Education Preferred: MBA
Please send a copy of your resume to Karen Alfanos at Karen@theivantagegroup.com or visit our website www.theivantagegroup.com to apply online.
Job Responsibilities:
• Identify and own Device (PCB solution, Hybrid Pigtails and data connectivity products) target customers
• Develop and drive device customer strategies in North America
• Define and implement product and technology innovation needed to secure a profitable Device growth in North America
• Lead and manage the NA Device Channel Team (Sales, product and mfg engineering and project management)
• Drive the NA pricing and quotation process to secure profitable business
• Profit and Loss responsibility for NA Device Channel including:
o management of direct controlled cost centers
o ownership of NA quotation process
o drive the NA Device production cost center
Position Requirements:
• Minimum of 10 years experience in PCB connector (header) industry (automotive experience preferred)
• Leadership of a group larger than 20 people for more than 5 years
• International experience and strong intercultural communication skills
• Current or previous position would be: Product Management Group Leader, Business Unit Leader
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to deal with and reconcile conflicting business strategies
Preferred Experience:
• Connection systems engineering experience a plus
• Marketing background a plus
• Connection system component design engineering experience (plus)
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree – Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Education Preferred: MBA
Please send a copy of your resume to Karen Alfanos at Karen@theivantagegroup.com or visit our website www.theivantagegroup.com to apply online.
