Key Account Program Manager

Key Account Program Manager Location: Andrézieux, FR We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. As a Key Account Program Manager you will directly manage assigned programs and assist sales with achieving revenue growth targets and responsible for HOFFMAN, ERIFLEX, CADDY and ERICO product groups. This role involves traveling, up to 35%, if needed. Facilitate cross-functional support for assigned programs around life cycle management, including prototypes, manufacturing locations, and programs from ramp-up to end-of-life Focus on maintaining margins by driving pricing and making appropriate adjustments based on inflation and current market trends Partner with sales on winning new business on key accounts, driving effective quoting, DoA process and launching new business using the 3D process and employing cross-functional teams Work with cross-functional partners to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and working capital components are met for assigned programs Support internal and external programs and business reviews as requested Work with engineering to prioritize and/or justify resource allocations for the project to be successful YOU HAVE/ARE: Ideally, 10+ years of experience with 6+ years in project/program management in a manufacturing environment is required Knowledge of plant operations, suppliers, engineering, and capabilities including personnel and their respective responsibilities is essential. General knowledge of material flow, planning, scheduling, supply management/purchasing, inventory, costing, shipping/receiving and export procedures is required. Knowledge of business systems such as M3, CAD software applications along with skills in the Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrated skills in contingency planning, effectively actioning on schedules and rapid changes in customer demands Ability to develop projects and/or initiatives, measuring, and delivering results Great negotiator, focused on collaborating with others to arrive at a conclusion using compromise, persuasion, influence, rationale, and diplomacy both internally and externally in a selling environment You are a strong communicator, with great skills in presenting your views in a clear and compelling manner! WE HAVE: A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com. Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance Benefits to support the lives of our employees At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth. #LI-GS1 #LI-Hybrid