MillerR is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.
We're about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (http://www.itw.com/) (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, -The Power of BlueR,- is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.
The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world's largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.
Are you seeking an opportunity to grow your marketing skill set as well as be a driving force in improving the effectiveness of a growing team and product line? If so, this may be the opportunity you have been seeking.
The Accessories and Consumables Product Specialist will play a key role in supporting top-line growth of -80- product categories and continuous process improvements. The product segment consists of Machine Accessories and Consumables and Gas Equipment.
Essential Functions:
Manage product life cycle and product line simplification
utilize the ITW 80/20 Toolbox to drive effective product portfolio management for assigned accessories and consumables including Service Parts
make recommendations and coordinate all product lifecycle processes and communications
collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, other functional areas and suppliers on quality issues and sourcing initiatives
Manage product contents and set up
coordinate with Marketing team to optimize website pages, contents, images, product descriptions, recommendations and associations, mapping, etc.
develop or update product specifications, features, benefits and value propositions
create or update materials for training, product references such as learning modules, catalogs, owner's manual, charts and tables
support successful launch and commercialization of new products and replacement parts while maintaining current products
Support organic growth
assist in executing strategic initiatives with established long-range and annual plans in an efficient timely manner
represent category with internal team, channel partners and users through product knowledge, product support and training, tradeshows and customer visits
assist in performing market research and customer insights to understand trends, pricing, competitions and opportunities
Bachelor's degree required; Technical Support, Engineering Technology, Marketing
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a product-based, business to business environment
Must possess technical aptitude to understand industrial product capabilities and consumer needs
Attention to details, analytical and data-driven
Well organized, aggressive self-starter with willingness to learn and grow
Must be proficient with Microsoft applications
Demonstrated ability to present and facilitate in front of groups
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment that values an entrepreneurial spirit
Must be a team player with positive attitude, high motivation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Up to 20% travel required.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
