Job description

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

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 to join our AFL Connectivity team. The Associate Product Line Manager (APLM) assists the Product Line Manager in managing a subset of a product or group of products, including lifecycle management. The APLM also coordinates product marketing efforts through sales, application engineering and customer service. This position will be able to work remotely from anywhere in the United States, but preferably in the Southeast.

Responsibilities

Plans and markets a subset of a product, or group of products at all stages of the product lifecycle.
Provides input on product growth strategies which directly impact the P&L performance.
Coordinate 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 the business unit’s mid- and long-term goals.
Directly interacts with Customers to gather requirements
Travels to meet Customers
Conducts and attends trade shows or seminars

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related 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
1+ years’ experience in product marketing, product development, or related field
Familiar with fiber optic communications technologies and products
Knowledge and experience in Sales and Marketing
Understands how to profitably price products for markets
Ability to travel up to 20%.
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

Required profile