AFL Global

Associate Product Line Manager

AFL Global • $80K — $110K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5-7 years experience in Applications/Design/R&D/Process Engineering or Technical Sales Support
  • 1+ years in product marketing or product development
  • Familiar with fiber optic communications technologies
  • Knowledge in Sales and Marketing
  • Ability to profitably price products
  • Ability to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

  • Plans and markets a subset of products throughout their lifecycle
  • Provides input on strategies to enhance P&L performance
  • Coordinates with functional groups for successful product delivery
  • Gathers market requirements to define new products or markets
  • Interacts directly with customers to gather feedback
  • Travels to meet customers as needed
  • Conducts and participates in trade shows or seminars

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement in product innovation
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to market dynamics in fiber optics
  • Travel opportunities in a customer-focused role
Full Job Description
We are seeking an Associate Product Line Manager to join our AFL Connectivity team at our Dallas Business Center in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. The Associate Product Line Manager (APLM) assists the Product Line Manager in managing a subset of a product or group of products, including lifecycle management. The APLM also coordinates product marketing efforts through sales, application engineering and customer service.

Responsibilities:
  • Plans and markets a subset of a product, or group of products at all stages of the product lifecycle.
  • Provides input on product growth strategies which directly impact the P&L performance.
  • Coordinate processes with other functional groups leading to the successful delivery of product(s) to market.
  • Gathers market requirements and defines new products or new markets for similar products to meet the business unit's mid- and long-term goals.
  • Directly interacts with Customers to gather requirements
  • Travels to meet Customers
  • Conducts and attends trade shows or seminars

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience working in an Applications/Design/R&D/Process Engineer, Technical Sales Support or fiber optic communications product/solution/network planning role
  • 1+ years' experience in product marketing, product development, or related field
  • Familiar with fiber optic communications technologies and products
  • Knowledge and experience in Sales and Marketing
  • Understands how to profitably price products for markets
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.
  • Ability to work extended hours to accommodate global operations may be required

Personal Qualities:
  • Self-starter driven to achieve challenging objectives with limited supervision
  • Team player capable of working in a cross-functional environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex issues in simple terms to all levels of the organization; ability to make presentations and interact in a professional manner
  • Objective and open-minded contributor who maintains a positive attitude in difficult environments
  • Analytical problem-solver that is driven by data and facts
  • Ability to conceptualize and strive toward long term objectives


About AFL Global

AFL Global is a leading provider of integrated solutions in the fiber optics industry. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including fiber optic cable, connectivity, and accessories, as well as engineering, installation, and maintenance services. AFL Global serves a variety of industries, including telecommunications, broadband, electric utility, and enterprise.
Learn more about AFL Global
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1984
* Ladders Estimates

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