Product Director at Kele | Texas, United States | Rezi

Product Director at Kele

Product Director

Kele · Texas, United States

1 months ago

Product Director

Kele · Texas, United States

2 months ago
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About the Role

A-tech, Inc., a division of Kele Industrial, is seeking a results-oriented and collaborative Product Director to manage a defined portfolio of products and manufacturer relationships. This role is responsible for driving product-level strategies to increase revenue, improve profitability, and support the sales organization.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute product line strategies that align with organizational goals and sales initiatives.
  • Manage lifecycle planning, portfolio positioning, and cross-selling initiatives for assigned products.
  • Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings to adjust positioning and strategy.
  • Lead strategy and execution for a portfolio of industrial instrumentation products, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives.
  • Identify opportunities to expand instrumentation offerings and strengthen position with key vendor partners.
  • Own day-to-day relationships with assigned manufacturers and suppliers.
  • Negotiate pricing, programs, rebates, and marketing funds to optimize value and margin.
  • Coordinate communication between suppliers and internal teams to ensure alignment of strategy and execution.
  • Manage relationships with leading industrial instrumentation manufacturers, maintaining alignment on growth strategy, product positioning, and commercial programs.
  • Collaborate with key vendors on joint business planning, with a focus on driving adoption and market share across instrumentation categories.
  • Attend distributor meetings hosted by our key vendors to represent Kele Industrial Automation.
  • Partner with the sales team to provide product training, resources, and expertise that drive revenue.
  • Serve as the product subject matter expert (SME) to support opportunity development and customer acquisition.
  • Collaborate with sales leadership to identify and close product-related performance gaps.
  • Partner closely with field sales teams on customer engagements, including joint sales calls and application-based solution development.
  • Provide guidance on product selection for a wide range of industrial applications, supporting customers across diverse end markets.
  • Serve as a key resource for complex instrumentation opportunities, helping translate customer requirements into effective solutions.
  • Work with the marketing team to support the development and execution of campaigns for assigned product lines.
  • Contribute to content creation, promotional strategies, and messaging to elevate product awareness and demand.
  • Participate in trade shows, webinars, and events as a product SME (Subject Matter Expert).
  • Conduct product training sessions for internal sales teams and external customers as needed.
  • Develop tools, guides, and resources to enable team proficiency and confidence in product-related discussions.
  • Lead the development of foundational industrial instrumentation training as part of onboarding for new sales team members.
  • Deliver ongoing education to improve sales team competency across core instrumentation categories and applications.
  • Ensure adherence to standardized processes for product launches, supplier onboarding, and marketing execution.
  • Provide input into operational improvements and best practices for product management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Distribution, or related field.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a focus on execution and outcomes.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Experience working in cross-functional environments and managing competing priorities.
  • 5+ years of experience working with industrial instrumentation products or related technical solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply technical product knowledge to real-world customer applications.
  • Experience supporting sales teams through training, customer engagement, and solution development.

Skills

  • Product Strategy
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Market Analysis
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Negotiation
  • Sales Enablement
  • Product Marketing
  • Training Development
  • Process Improvement
  • ERP/CRM systems (e.g., Epicor, Salesforce, Power BI, Microsoft CRM)
  • Industrial Controls
  • Instrumentation
  • Sensors
  • Measurement & Inspection sensors
  • RFID
  • Barcode
  • Safety
  • LIDAR
  • Vision
  • Thermal
  • Pressure Controls
  • Level Controls
  • Flow Controls
  • Food & Beverage industry
  • Pulp & Paper industry
  • Water & Wastewater industry
  • Oil & Gas industry
  • Chemical industry
  • Power industry
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Automation platforms
  • Instrumentation platforms

Location

  • Dallas, TX 75238

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 5+ years

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • HSA
  • FSA (medical and dependent care)
  • 401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting
  • Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
  • Employer-paid long-term disability coverage
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance
  • Employer-paid AD&D insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

  • Founded in 1983, Kele Inc. is a leading distribution, and solutions partner with national reach and a global presence.
  • Built around our customers and powered by our people, Kele provides millions of in-stock parts from more than 300 brands to drive automation & efficiency in nearly every type of facility, from office towers and factories to data centers and hospitals.
  • Our goal is to empower progress for maintenance managers, engineers, contractors, and all those building the future.
  • We do this by delivering parts rapidly, providing custom assemblies upstream, and offering unmatched support to ensure projects run smoothly and downtime is minimized.
  • With 12 locations nationwide and headquarters in Tennessee, Kele combines deep technical expertise, rapid logistics, and a solutions-first mindset to help customers simplify supply chains, meet tight schedules, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • Kele fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession, empowering associates at every level to contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact.