Product Manager

About Wesgarde:

Wesgarde Components Group is a leading distributor of high-quality electronic components serving OEMs and industrial customers across North America. Our success is rooted in technical expertise, deep supplier relationships, and outstanding customer service.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Product Manager with a technical background (B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred) and 7 years of experience in the electronic components industry, ideally with a focus on passive, electromechanical, and connector components. This role is critical in driving product strategy, enabling sales, managing supplier relationships, and shaping market-driven product positioning.

Education Required:

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred); advanced degree or MBA a plus.   Demonstrated technical experience/proficiency may be taken in lieu.

Experience Required:

Minimum 7 years of experience in product management, applications engineering, technical sales, or supplier management in electronic component manufacturing or distribution or a combination thereof.

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Deep product knowledge in passive, electromechanical, and connector product categories.
• Demonstrated success in driving cross-functional initiatives and engaging supplier and customer stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/ERP systems.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills a plus.
• Experience supporting technical sales teams with training and strategic account development a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment a plus. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical and strategic product owner for Wesgarde’s/Sorenson Group’s portfolio of passive, electronic, electromechanical, and connector products.
• Act as a key technical resource to the internal sales organization, providing product guidance, application insights, and training.
• Function as a de facto supplier manager, owning day-to-day communications with suppliers, supporting negotiations, and facilitating joint business development.
• Support the development and execution of product roadmaps, including new product introductions (NPI), pricing strategies, and lifecycle management.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to shape portfolio direction and drive growth.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to develop go-to-market strategies, promotional programs, and targeted sales enablement tools.
• Maintain accurate cost data and gross margin targets, leveraging deep knowledge of distribution economics.
• Represent Wesgarde at customer meetings and industry events, reinforcing the company's position as a technical leader and trusted advisor.

Physical Demands:

This position is mostly sedentary 6 hours a day. Work is done in an office environment and requires ability to type for periods of time. There is occasional lifting of boxes up to 20 pounds. Most work is done using a computer and screen time will be heavy.

**This job is posted in the following locations: Lakeland, Fl, St. Peter's, MO and Wheaton, IL. The person may reside in any of the 3 locations but only one person will be hired. All training for this position will take place in Lakeland, FL**