Associate Product Line Manager (Hybrid Office Schedule)

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1.5B in revenue, and employ approximately 7,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees

• Flexible time off policy

• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)

• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs

• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options

• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

We are seeking an Associate Product Line Manager (APLM) to join our Accessories team in Duncan, SC. The Associate Product Line Manager assists the Product Line Manager in managing a product or product group, including the product lifecycle. The APLM also coordinates product marketing efforts through sales, application engineering and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plans and markets a subset of a product or group of products at all stages of the product lifecycle, this may include pricing decisions at the direction of the Product Line Manager.

• Coordinates processes with other functional groups leading to the successful delivery of product(s) to market.

• Gathers market requirements and defines new products, or new markets for similar products to meet goals.

• Travels to meet Customers, conducts and attends trade shows or seminars.

• Adheres to and promotes the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Engineering or technical field

• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience working in an Applications/Design/R&D/Process Engineer, Technical Sales Support or fiber optic communications product/solution/network planning role

• Familiar with fiber optic communications technologies and products

• Knowledge and experience in Sales and Marketing

• Understands how to profitably price products for markets

• Occasional travel required

• Ability to work extended hours to accommodate global operations may be required

Personal Qualities

• Self-starter driven to achieve challenging objectives with limited supervision

• Team player capable of working in a cross-functional environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex issues in simple terms to all levels of the organization; ability to make presentations and interact in a professional manner

• Objective and open-minded contributor who maintains a positive attitude in difficult environments

• Analytical problem-solver that is driven by data and facts

• Ability to conceptualize and strive toward long term objectives