Product Manager II

Description

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications.  With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits' products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft, automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

 Mini-Circuits sells our products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive web site.   Position Summary:   The Product Manager II is responsible for the marketing material creation, datasheet review, competitive analysis and customer facing activities of the MMIC product line. This role is responsible for working with the Group Product Manager in the execution of sales and marketing supporting activities, as well as for promoting the MMIC product line to sales representatives and customers through ongoing marketing activities and periodic special events and trade shows.   Salary Range: $105K - $120K   Job Function:

• Developing marketing materials for the MMIC product lines
• Support sales and business development activities related to MMIC product lines
• Supporting product development team with datasheet and application note requests. 
• Work directly with Group Product Manager (GPM) to understand our development teams' current capabilities.
• Support PMM to better understand our global customers' technical needs.
• Research latest technology needs for meeting the future demands of core markets and applications.
• Assist in determining the gaps between our current capabilities and customer or market needs and provide inputs to roadmaps for solutions.
• Work to grow knowledge and awareness of MMIC core markets, characteristics, customers and trends
• Work collaboratively with Management, Marketing, Publications, Engineering and Operations teams
• Support Marketing Communications with direct marketing initiatives for new product launch materials (i.e., e-commerce, social media, trade shows, brochures, press releases, etc.).

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.    Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3-5+ years' related experience with RF/Microwave industry or other hi-tech industry related to telecommunications, electronics, machine automation, or controls systems in the Telecom, Aerospace and Defense industries.
• Practical working knowledge of the RF Microwave industry as an electrical engineer.
• Data analysis using spreadsheets, proficiency in MS Office with emphasis in Excel.
• Proven track record working with customers on a regular basis to provide technical assistance, outstanding customer service & maximize business opportunities.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting and selling products, including marketing strategies, tactics, and sales techniques.
• Proven research, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills & ability to relate to a diverse population.
• Have strong communication skills (both verbal & written) including the ability to listen, ask, lead, question, and articulate customers' requests, and report back to the Mini-Circuits team(s).
• Conduct business on "off hours" to accommodate customers as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to interact, deliver on-time results and be accountable to Senior Management.
• Must be detail-oriented and extremely well-organized.
• Must possess a polished and professional image. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus:

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work. Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement.
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company's goals.
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers.
• Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail.
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork.
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Must be a US citizen or US permanent resident.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
•  Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct.
• Occasional travel, some overnight, as required.
• May require off-hours work for global collaboration.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(K) to eligible employees.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(K) and Profit-Sharing Programs
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer-Sponsored Wellness Plans
• Commuter Benefits
• Hospital & Accident Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Benefit Advocate & Employee Assistance Program

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines.  Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management's discretion.
Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.

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