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Product Manager - Power

Border States
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Dakota, Fargo
2400 38th Street South (Show on map)
Mar 12, 2026
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Fargo, ND or Bismarck, ND, or Grand Forks, ND, or Dickinson, ND, or Williston, ND, or Sioux Falls, SD, or Minot, ND Application Deadline: March 26, 2026 or Posted Until Filled Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active. Job Summary Supports the Rockwell Automation Power Business including reading electrical one-lines, completing project take-offs, preparing quotations, presenting to internal teams and customers on the technical attributes of the Rockwell Automation power product line and supporting orders in a distributor's Area of Primary Responsibility (APR). Responsible for the Power product planning segment. Supports the Services business as part of its day-to-day activities. Responsibilities Essential Functions Acts as the lead support resource for the Rockwell Power business within a distributor's APR. Ensures a consistent level of support for customers within the APR. Acts as a single point of contact for each business unit. Documents and executes a competency plan for the APR. Identifies and pursues competitive target accounts for each planning segment. Effectively and accurately handles most technical questions and objections for assigned products. Understands the complementary product lines with the Power solutions. Reads an electrical one-line and design the correct power product based on customer requirements. Understands the benefits of Integrated Architecture and Intelligent Motor Control. Effectively positions energy savings to justify return on investment on capital projects. Communicates commercial and technical product issues to Rockwell Automation Domain Experts and business units. Acts as the point person for the Power business strategy at the APR level(s) the support. Analyzes and documents market conditions, competitive offerings and identifies opportunities for growth in the APR(s) they support. Articulates Rockwell Automation's value proposition in the Power product space both commercially and technically. Exceeds growth targets in business revenue and management objectives. Non-essential Functions Supports a funnel that is adequate for planning segments within the Power Products planning segments to make plan. Develops competency programs for Distributor sales, specialists, and self. Supports the development and implementation of the distributor business plan for the Power business. Assists the Rockwell Automation Power Product Manager in the focus of revenue performance for the power business for 1 and 3 year. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or Technology diploma in related technical field, or equivalent experience. 5 years power, motor control, or industrial automation experience required. Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of Power Control. Ability to read an electrical one-line diagram Basic understanding of motor control Knowledge around Rockwell Automation's Intelligent Motor Control is a plus Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint), Internet, Email and SAP software preferred. Skills and Abilities Strong interpersonal communications, analytical and problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills. Ability to influence and guide team members. Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged. Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100% Lift from Waist: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasoinally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Carried for Distance: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Frequently Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Frequently Use of a computer - Continuously Use of a telephone - Frquently Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Frequently Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Occasionally Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Frequently Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. Our History Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others. Values As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards. Our Purpose We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver. Service Philosophy We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do. Service Standards Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged . Your career Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for? Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity FSA & HSA Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disability Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Time Personal Leave time and more! Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals. Equal Opportunity For All It's not just the law.It's something we've believed in since our founding.We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer. Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: Criminal background check (required for all positions) Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving) Drug testing The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.