Branch Associate Product Manager | Santa Ana, CA

The Branch Associate Product Manager position is an intermediate career development role that provides individuals who possess the competencies and experience base to develop into a Product Manager position within 12 to 18 months with the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities through direct responsibility for coordinating quotes, negotiating pricing with suppliers and contract manufacturers, driving and promoting key supplier lines. With coaching and mentoring, position is also accountable for maintaining system integrity, supporting sales to increase business through assisting with obtaining competitive quotes, providing ongoing education/promotion/support to branch and for developing and maintaining successful supplier relationships.   

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world’s leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!

Our Branch Associate Product Manager Team:

• With the direction and guidance of the Branch Product Manager(s), coordinates quotes by working with sales staff, suppliers, and corporate Product department to develop a price for product that will be competitive and offer the largest gross profit margin.
• Supports Branch Product Manager(s) in efforts to effectively market line or commodity type by providing ongoing technical product knowledge to branch employees by sharing information directly with Sales and support employees. Additionally, participates in informative monthly product training facilitated by Branch Product Manager(s) that will keep the branch up-to-date on current technology and industry trends they need to know to sell the products.
• Drives and promotes manageable number of low/medium activity lines by obtaining maximum number of exclusive competitive advantages from suppliers.
• Gains information about the market by utilizing all possible sources such as, sales reps, networking, and trade publications.
• Develops relationships with supplier’s factory representatives to achieve most favored status and avert and solve problems. 
• Provides product support by responding with a sense of urgency to issues, while utilizing problem solving skills to help resolve pricing, accounting and inventory management issues.
• Maintains cost database by adding, changing, deleting, cost and ship debit information with accuracy. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• One to three years of applicable experience in related role (i.e., Product Manager Assistant) and electronics industry experience is also preferred.

What we look for:

• Possesses working knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, gross profit analysis, market and vendor analysis and economics of distribution.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications at the intermediate level.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.
• Possesses strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute preferred.

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position.  The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at any time at its sole discretion based on business needs.  Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.

This position requires the use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000.  This position is also eligible for an incentive. Total compensation targeted for this role is $55,000 to $65,000. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational considerations.  Please note, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. TTI also offers a comprehensive benefits package including two CDHP plans and a PPO plan for medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability coverages, and paid parental leave. HSA and FSA offerings are available depending on the type of medical plan selected.  Also, TTI offers a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with matching contributions and a wide variety of other benefits including tuition reimbursement plan, vacation, fixed and floating holidays, PTO or sick time, bereavement, jury duty, and an employee assistance plan. A more detailed description of our benefit offerings can be found at: Benefits & Culture | TTI, Inc.

What we offer our team members:

• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, Healthcare Savings Accounts
• Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities

Want to learn more?  Visit us at  Working at TTI, Inc.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.