JOB TITLE: / LED Lighting Product Manager
DEPARTMENT: / Corp
DATE PREPARED/UPDATED: / May 31, 2017

Global Value Lighting (GVL) is a Joint Venture formed between Lighting Science Group, a technology and intellectual property powerhouse and MLS, one of the largest suppliers of LED bulbs and components in the world. The mission of GVL is to become the premier provider of private label LED lighting solutions through retail, commercial and on-line partners. GVL is already one of the top LED private label suppliers, and is looking to extend their market leading position by providing private label LED solutions into the broad commercialmarket through the top lighting distributors. We are looking for an experienced LED product manager, who has a proven track record of successfully partnering with internal and external teams to identify and bring to market LED lighting solutions that the customer base is looking for.

PURPOSE
Help guide and support the LED product portfolio for GVL private label customers.
OFFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: President Global Value Lighting
Direct Reports: N/A
Department/s Interacts with: Supply, Engineering, Customer Support, Marketing, Sales
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Identify optimal product portfolio for target private label customers in the retail, commercial and on-line market segments
  • Work closely with supply and engineering teams to insure the product portfolio meets and exceeds expected performance, quality and cost objectives.
  • Monitor market, competition and customer buying trends to help assist in developing and deploying comprehensive LED product portfolio.

OPERATIONAL DETAILS
Location of Operation /
  • Flexible

COMPETENCIES
General /
  • Results-driven with a sense of urgency and strong follow-up skills
  • Capable and approachable communicator
  • Highly detailed oriented
  • Self-starter; ability to work with little direction and within a team environment where the performance of others affects success

Technical /
  • Strongtechnical and strategic understanding of LED lighting products and market dynamics.

JOB REQUIREMENTS / HIRING PROFILE
Qualifications /
  • Bachelor’s degree, technical undergrad a plus

Work Experience /
  • 3 - 5+ years of successful Sr. Product Managementroles for consumer products through retail and on-line venues. Background and experience in LED lighting a definite plus.

Knowledge /
  • Basic Product Management techniques and best practices. Understanding of China LED supply chain.

Skills /
  • Excellent verbal/written computer skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills with analytical, detail-oriented approach
  • Highly organized

Attitude /
  • Completely committed to vision, values, and mission of Global Value Lighting
  • Passionate
  • Energetic
  • Positive mindset
  • Highly-engaged

REMARKS
This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Job Descriptions are dynamic and change depending on the organizational requirements.

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