Product Manager: Connectivity - Plymouth, MN
October 27, 2022
JOB SUMMARY:
Manages, develops, and implements marketing activities to maximize sales of assigned products or product lines. Analyzes performance, competitiveness, and trends in the marketplace and develops strategies for assigned products based on research and analysis. Works with sales teams to identify and implement appropriate sales strategies. Typically reports to a senior manager. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Extensive knowledge of department processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned product lines including material creation, list pricing, margin analysis, special pricing, forecasting, engineering change orders, and determine approvals/compliance requirements.
Analyze product, technology, and market trends for the purpose of defining future product concepts and prioritization based on product build, costs, and sales opportunity. Manage new product/modification requests from field.
Initiate new product developments and product line management functions in collaboration with global counterparts.
Coordinate product development function and/or brand label agreements with outside vendors.
Develop sales, marketing, and pricing strategies.
Responsible for creation and curation of technical and marketing documentation for assigned products/product lines.
Travel to the field as required to research new applications and propose or clarify product concepts. Represent the company at trade shows, trainings/seminars, and trade/technical organizations.
Make joint sales calls with Sales Managers or Sales Engineers to provide marketing and technical support as needed.
Facilitate training of product line use and capabilities.
Collaborate with QA on warranties and product quality issues. Assist in development of product quality standards.
Manage direct reports in day-to-day performance of their jobs. Establish MBOs pursuant to divisional and corporate goals. Facilitate professional development.
Utilize SAP, TURCK PIM, TURCK TOOLS and TURCK Connect as required for assigned duties.
Initiate and coordinate cost saving programs or policies as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires four-year college education preferably in a technical field such as engineering, along with at least three years experience in the Automation Industry. Knowledge/experience with R&D processes, sales, manufacturing, purchasing, dealing with vendors, QC, and technical writing are essential. Working knowledge and experience with personal computer, spreadsheet applications such as: Lotus, Excel, Access, etc., plus ability to learn and use other PC programs are also required.
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