Product Line Leader

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.

nVent located in New Berlin, WI, is seeking a Product Line Leader. This position is a strategic and execution-focused leader responsible for defining and driving the vision, strategy, and performance of the Retail & Specialty Brands product portfolio. This role is responsible for the end-to-end product lifecycle, including category strategy, new product innovation, portfolio optimization, and commercial execution across retail, e-commerce, and distribution channels.

This leader will elevate product management capability, drive accountability for business performance, and ensure alignment across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations. The role requires a balance of critical thinking, financial ownership, and hands-on execution, with a strong focus on delivering growth, margin expansion, and market leadership.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Portfolio Strategy & Category Leadership

• Develop and guide the team in carrying out a 3–5 year product and category strategy aligned with business growth goals.

• Own category P&L performance, including revenue, margin, pricing, and cost targets

• Lead portfolio prioritization, SKU rationalization, and lifecycle management

• Identify and drive opportunities for share gain, category expansion, and channel growth

New Product Innovation (NPI) & Roadmap Development

• Build and lead a focused New Product funnel and multi-year product roadmap

• Translate voice of customer (VOC), market insights, and competitive analysis into actionable product strategies

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovation from concept through commercialization

• Ensure strong business cases with clear return on investment, financial impact, and strategic alignment

Commercial Execution & Go-to-Market Leadership

• Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop and implement go-to-market strategies, promotions, and PLRs

• Ensure product positioning, messaging, and value propositions are clearly defined and differentiated

• Drive alignment across retail, e-commerce, and distribution channels to increase performance

• Support key customer engagements, line reviews, and strategic account initiatives

Cross-Functional Leadership & Organizational Impact

• Lead and develop a team of Product Managers, building a high-performance, accountable organization

• Drive alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to accelerate execution

• Serve as the central point of accountability for product strategy and performance

• Influence without authority across matrixed teams to deliver results

Financial & Operational Performance

• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior to find opportunities and mitigate risks.

• Analyze sales data, market share, and profitability metrics for actionable insights.

• Provide regular channel performance reports to key partners.

• Own financial outcomes, including:

  • Revenue growth

  • Gross margin expansion

  • Cost reduction/tariff mitigation

  • Inventory optimization and SKU productivity

• Monitor performance through critical metrics and dashboards; take corrective action as needed

• Ensure focused execution of pricing, cost management, and product profitability initiatives

Market & Customer Leadership

• Act as the voice of the customer and market authority across assigned categories

• Engage directly with customers, end users, and channel partners to identify unmet needs

• Lead competitive analysis and ensure clear differentiation vs. key competitors

• Spend meaningful time in the field to advise strategy and execution

Leadership Expectations

• Establish clear ownership and accountability for product performance across all channels

• Elevate product management from tactical execution to strategic business leadership

• Drive speed, rigor, and prioritization in decision-making and execution

• Build a culture focused on results, teamwork, and continuous improvement

YOU HAVE:

• A bachelor's degree is required (MBA preferred)