Sr. Product Manager, Access Boxes

As part of an international mid‑sized corporation with ambitious growth plans, an innovative mindset and high customer focus, NDS is looking for highly motivated and team‑oriented individuals with eagerness to join our journey from good to great.

Purpose
Overall responsibility for the profitable growth of NDS’ Access Box business, including product line management, new product development & innovation, marketing & sales activities, and driving efficient operations.

Responsibilities

Lead NDS Product Management for Access Boxes (Valve Boxes, Meter Boxes)

Subject matter expert both technically and relative to the market for underground/ grade-level plastic enclosures to house water/irrigation, utility metering, and communication devices

Define the product vision, strategy, and road map

Develop and implement plans for aggressive profitable growth

Develop and lead organization to deliver on 3-5 year strategic plan

Design marketing and incentive programs to introduce new products, build brand awareness and create a strong preference for NDS products with end users, irrigation designers and engineers, distributors, professional contractors, public agencies, and municipalities

Plan and execute product line positioning, messaging, and outbound communications to ensure a clear, compelling, and consistent message to internal and external stakeholders

Recommend pricing and packaging based on competitive positioning, functionality, and customer value

Assist the field organization with training and support the sales force in positioning the product

Work with marketing department to develop materials to promote products to specifiers and customers

Monitor changing technologies, market conditions, business opportunities and competitors

Manage critical market analysis relative to new product market potential and positioning. Conduct research and analyze the market to quantify business opportunities and build a business case for NDS Access Boxes

Plan, manage, and execute product launches, working closely with Sales, Marketing, PDE, and other relevant teams

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, marketing or equivalent education

5+ years experience in product management, product marketing, business management

Industry experience in the market for access boxes/plastic enclosures is a plus

Demonstrated success meeting business goals and profitably growing sales

Experience collaborating cross-functionally with business leaders to create alignment and support

Strong project management, organizational and presentation skills

Effective interpersonal and written communication skills

Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize, independently manage several projects simultaneously and operate under tight deadlines

Ability to travel

Attributes

Results/Business impact focused

Strong alignment with NDS Guiding Principles, NDS Brand Promise, and NDS 10 Guides of Innovation and Risk Taking

Creative and innovative

Strong analytical skills/data driven

Strong business acumen

Persistent

Outgoing

Strong leader

Excellent problem-solving skills

Adaptable and flexible

Strong understanding of changing market dynamics

Ability to inspire a team

Able to think “outside the box”

Team player

Embraces coaching and feedback for both professional success and growth

NDS, a proud member of NORMA Group, is a market leader for solutions in Storm Water Management, Efficient Landscape Irrigation, and Flow Management for residential and commercial markets.

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