Branch Product Manager I | Schaumburg, IL

Our growing company is in need of a Branch Product Manager for our Illinois market based out of Schaumburg, IL. The Branch Product Manager coordinates quotes, negotiates pricing with suppliers and contract manufacturers, drives and promotes key supplier lines and facilitates product training for the branch.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world’s leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!

Our Branch Product Manager Team:

• Coordinates quotes by working with sales staff, suppliers and corporate Product department to develop a price for product that will be competitive and offer the largest gross profit margin.
• Provides technical product knowledge to branch employees by sharing information directly with Sales and support employees and additionally facilitating informative monthly product training that will keep the branch up-to-date on current technology and industry trends they need to know to sell the products.
• Drives and promotes key supplier lines by obtaining maximum number of exclusive competitive advantages from suppliers.
• Gains information about the market by utilizing all possible sources such as, sales reps, networking, and trade publications.
• Develops relationships with supplier’s factory representatives to achieve most favored status and avert and solve problems.
• Provides product support by responding with a sense of urgency to issues, while utilizing problem solving skills to help resolve pricing, accounting and inventory management issues.
• Maintains cost database by adding, changing, deleting, cost and ship debit information with accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and three years’ experience in related role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous sales and electronics industry experience is also preferred.

What we look for:

• Possesses excellent knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, gross profit analysis, market and vendor analysis and economics of distribution.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications at the intermediate level.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.
• Possesses strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute preferred.

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at anytime at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Total compensation for this position is a combination of base plus target incentive. Base pay range is $55,000 to $65,000. Total compensation targeted for this role is $75,000 to $95,000. The actual compensation offered to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and incentive target will be finalized at offer. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Please note, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. TTI also offers a comprehensive benefits package including two CDHP plans and a PPO plan for medical/pharmacy , dental, vision, life, disability coverages, and paid parental leave. HSA and FSA offerings are available depending on type of medical plan selected. Also, TTI offers a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with matching contribution and a wide variety of other benefits including tuition reimbursement plan, vacation, fixed and floating holidays , PTO or sick time, bereavement, jury duty, and an employee assistance plan. A more detailed description of our benefit offerings can be found at: Benefits & Culture | TTI, Inc.

What we offer our team members:

• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, Healthcare Savings Accounts
• Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities

Want to learn more? Visit us at Working at TTI, Inc.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.