Product Manager - Career Transitions, LLC (Warsaw, IN)

General Purpose Manage all aspects of an existing product category to maximize identified product sales to worldwide markets while meeting profit objectives. Lead cross-functional product development team for assigned category. DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILTIES Create and articulate the vision for new products within established product lines Be the product expert and champion for assigned category Research new global markets and products and help define market opportunity by country Conduct in-depth strategic analysis Generate business cases for new initiatives Prioritize product opportunities based on objective criteria and research Plan new products by gathering global customer and market requirements Identify superior customer value, technological advantages, or patent opportunities Research and generate product cost budgets Work with Marketing to develop marketing plans and strategies for new and existing products Support sales team in launching new products, markets, and channels Establish, implement and control ongoing global pricing plans Coordinate product launches with product training and promotion strategies Monitor and give guidance to sales for target-market top-line growth Meet product profitability objectives and relentlessly work to improve margin performance Evangelize new products at customer calls, trade shows and other showcase opportunities Identify redesign and cost reduction opportunities Support the Global Supply Chain in meeting inventory management objectives Track competitive products and prepare appropriate competitive strategies Develop multi-year product plan designed to achieve Company growth goals Drive sales growth for product and meet margin targets Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in Safety Programs, initiatives, and investigations. Demonstrate our five core values of Integrity, Customer Responsiveness, Innovation, Passionate Contribution & Empowerment and Continuous Improvement Other duties deemed necessary to support the Company’s business operations JOB REQUIREMENTS Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Excellent project management and planning skills, while providing high attention to details Analytical ability to make accurate feature/benefit/value comparisons Mechanical aptitude, ability to interpret standards, specifications, procedures, drawings, etc. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs Proven ability to train and motivate employees at all levels, as well as delegate and follow-through effectively Must possess high degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or governmental law Ability to work in a team environment, and leverage additional resources as needed Computer literate (MS Office, e-mail, etc.), especially Excel Outstanding interpersonal, oral presentation and written communication skills to interact with internal contacts and outside customers and prospects; professional presence and behavior Proven ability to build solid customer relationships; demonstrated ability to be customer focused and responsive to questions and needs in a deadline driven environment Minimum Education and Experience Required: Bachelors degree in marketing or related technical degree with a minimum of five (5) years experience in technical product marketing; or combination of relevant education and experience Special Job Requirements: Requires frequent availability and communication during non-standard business hours to communicate with global team members Must be available for international travel Preferred Qualifications: Previous work experience in areas relevant to the assigned technology International experience Previous intellectual property (patent, trademark) experience WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to make coordinated movements of the fingers for using a keyboard Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for tradeshow set-up purposes General office environment May require regular ground travel Long-distance or air travel (including international) – up to 25% To express interest in this position please click on the link below or send your resume to: Christy Armstrong Sr. Recruiter Career Transitions carmstrong@careertransllc.com 574-968-1860 x110

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