Product Line Leader - KING Innovation & Gardner BENDER

Position: Product Line Leader - nVent KING INNOVATION & GARDNER BENDER
## Product Line Leader - nVent KING INNOVATION & GARDNER BENDERApplyremote type:
Hybrid locations:
New Berlin, WI, UStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition :
R22072

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 will lead mainly our
** King Innovation** &
** Gardner Bender
** brands. 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
** C
* *** ommercial 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…