Product Specialist

The Role - Amphenol Aerospace Operations is seeking a Product Specialist to work out of its state-of-the-art facility in Sidney, NY. The Product Specialist will support the product group with any projects or daily workload to achieve the determined sales and profitability levels; will actively learn the products, markets, and competitors. The key responsibilities of the Product Specialist include, but are not limited to: ·        Collect, generate, and analyze date; periodically review drawings, provide support to sales ·        Responsible for product marketing for specified products o   Product Planning o   Forecasting o   Pricing Structure & Strategies o   Promotion/Advertising Strategies o   Coordination with MarCom (Marketing Communications) o   Margin Responsibility o   Develop market plans for each product o   Develop cost reduction efforts o   Coordinate distributor strategic pricing efforts ·        Responsible for meeting objectives of product plan o   Review of daily orders and margins o   Work towards booking and margin objectives o   Miscellaneous activities depending on product group needs o   Assist in market development and market penetration for new and derivative products o   Work with customers, field sales, and distribution in developing new or derivative products   Salary: $62,354 - $80,000 Location - ·        Sidney, NY o   30 Minute Drive from Binghamton, NY o   20 Minute Drive from Oneonta, NY The Person - The key skills and qualities of a Product Specialist at Amphenol Aerospace Operations: Bachelor's degree preferred in marketing or business Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with customers and peers Proficiency with Microsoft Office Prolonged periods of computer work and sitting Interaction with operations (walking, lifting, bending, climbing stairs) Occasional travel as assigned by the Product Line Manager (air and car)  The Company - With manufacturing sites in Sidney, NY, Mesa, AZ, Nogales, MX, and a Design Center in Pasadena, CA, Amphenol Aerospace Operations has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years. Focusing on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments, we pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions. Working at Amphenol means you are recognized and valued for your contributions because we believe that our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. We support and encourage career development for all employees and have ample opportunities for advancement. We pride ourselves for being customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do. These values are ingrained in each of us and contribute to a culture of teamwork and meaningful work. Amphenol offers a competitive wage and benefits.  The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.  This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls.  Qualified candidates must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government. Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.  We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally. Amphenol – Making History, Designing the Future