Product Manager-- Residential

Position: Product Manager-- Residential 
Reporting to:  Senior Product Manager-- Residential


 


Today, my client manufactures high quality products that are used for both residential and commercial applications and operate on a variety of fuels.  They are a leader in their industry


 


SUMMARY


Assist Senior Product Manager – Residential in planning, management, analysis and support of the division’s residential product lines as assigned.  For assigned channel(s), coordinate the development of a multi-generational product plan (MGPP) to profitably meet customer needs, product trends and address upcoming regulatory changes. Support the division’s product development process. Use data analysis to support Channel Manager in identifying trends and opportunities for that channel’s product offering.  Support assigned channel’s sales force and customers in developing and maintaining product literature, and other materials for that channel. Communicate product information to internal and external parties as needed.


 


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


 


*  Help manage the breadth and depth of the residential product lines as assigned to maximize divisional profitability.  Develop channel Multi-Generational Product Plans (MGPP) on an annual basis.  Ensures the MGPP incorporates market trends and anticipated market assumptions.  Review product line performance and trends on a continuous basis, by product family, and implement enhancements to meet predefined annual market share and profitability objectives. 


 


*  Fully support the division’s new product development process to ensure timely and profitable new product introductions for the division.  Incorporate integration of customer / channel requirements though various marketing research methods.


 


*  Work closely with market managers to develop, implement and monitor product line strategies specific to the needs of the channel.


 


*  Work closely with Research and Development and manufacturing in executing the MGPP for assigned channel.


 


*  Consistently monitor competitor offerings and promote the division’s competitive advantages and positioning within each channel.


 


*  Responsible for internal and external product communications with customers and sales force.


 


*  Handle other related product-marketing tasks as assigned by the Senior Product Manager – Residential.


 


Any other assigned responsibilities.


 


*  Denotes Essential Job Functions


 


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  No


 


QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


 


REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:


Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university


Minimum 3 years of related experience (i.e., marketing, engineering, sales, etc.)


Strong financial, analytical and reasoning skills


Demonstrated ability to lead and work within a team environment


Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, & Power Point)


Strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills


Strong communication skills (e.g., business correspondence and professional customer correspondence)


Strong presentation skills (Ability to effectively develop & present information to top management, customers, suppliers and governmental / technical agencies)


Experience in project management and coordination


Ability to work independently and make informed, defendable decisions as they relate to products, customers and strategies


Unrestricted ability to travel (Up to 20% overnight travel)


 


PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:


Masters in Business Administration


Bachelor’s degree in technical field (i.e., engineering)


Experience in data gathering, classification and analysis


Experience in developing and implementing multi-generational product plans


Experience in applaince or water heater industry


Experience in supervising employees, and monitoring and assessing performance of employees


 


LANGUAGE SKILLS


Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.


 


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS


Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.


 


REASONING ABILITY


Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.


 


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  None


 


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


 


Physical Activities:  No Special requirements


Weight Limitations:  No Special requirements


Vision Requirements:  Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus


Physical Demands:  No Special requirements


Environment Conditions:  No Special Requirements


 


WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Moderate Noise


 


NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!!!


 


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