Product Manager
Company: U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Description:The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in
quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a
leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion
control products. As a part of a vast, international network of
corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers
the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we
strive to be the Best Value supplier in the industry. The Product
Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Power
Transmission Units & Components division, with a focus on clutches,
backstops, and a brand new coupling product line. The Product
Manager will create and execute the short and long-term strategies
that will provide the required sales and profit growth. This
position will lead the organization's product management and
marketing efforts for the complete portfolio of high-quality,
industrial power transmission and linear motion products and will
require close interaction with Customers, Sales, Engineering, and
Customer Service in order to be successful.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this
job are included but not limited to this job description - other
tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.
- Conducting market research to determine the strategic direction
of the division through a variety of methods including, but not
limited to, customer visits, attending industry association
meetings and seminars, and web-based research. This will culminate
in the creation and execution of the annual business plan.
- Working closely with both the inside and outside sales teams to
provide timely responses to customer and application questions by
email, phone, and in-person visits. Will provide pricing guidance
for day-to-day and large project quotes and will lead all contract
pricing negotiations with large customers.
- Identifying new products to be developed and working with
sales, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics, to successfully
launch them to the market. This process will include identifying
target markets and competitive products as well as developing
detailed sales and margin projections and a formal go-to-market
launch.
- Providing technical product and application support to
customers and sales by phone, email, and customer visits.
- Development of pricing strategies for all assigned product
lines to ensure all sales and profit targets are met. Will be
responsible for developing and monitoring all pricing policies.
This will include regular review of all product line sales and
costs and will require close interaction with manufacturing and
accounting.
- Creating the annual sales and bookings budget and the regular
review of the financial performance to adjust the sales forecast
monthly throughout the year.
- Leading the marketing and advertising programs through digital,
social media, and traditional marketing channels to promote the
brand and increase awareness of key products. Work closely with
both internal and external marketing resources to maximize the ROI
for the advertising budget.
- Other tasks/functions/projects as assigned.Requirements:
- 2+ years of successful product management, technical sales, or
application engineering experience with a manufacturing
company
- Bachelor's degree required, technical degree a plus
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a group
across all levels of the organization
- Advanced computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft
Office
- Ability to travel up to 25%U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive
compensation package, including health benefits effective on date
of hire, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, education
reimbursement, and annual bonus potential. Tsubaki is an Equal
Opportunity Employer -
Minorities/Females/Veterans/DisabilityPM21PIeadd6bbc6985-31181-33846876
Keywords: U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC, Downers Grove , Product Manager, Executive , Wheeling, Illinois
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