Job Summary:
Exotic Automation & Supply is a company that focuses on product support and training in the pneumatic sector. They are seeking a Product Manager to oversee product strategy, provide technical support and training, and manage customer and sales support efforts.
Responsibilities:
โข Plans strategy for sales of, and provides technical knowledge/training for, assigned products and/or product groups
โข Assists management in development of long/short-term business plan and preparing sales forecasts and plans
โข Introduction of new technologies
โข Identifies key competitors/competitive products and provides feedback to Account Managers and Sales Management
โข Responsible for providing product information support on assigned product groups
โข Provides training at all levels for product expertise
โข Responsible for field applications, system designs and customer product developments/enhancements
โข Works with technical representatives, distributors, marketing and product teams adapting products to customer needs
โข Documents and provides detailed customer proposals
โข Searches and develops new customer targets to achieve sales growth objectives
โข Makes joint sales calls with Account Managers
โข Responsible for customer concern and non-conforming material processes
โข Promotes positive Supplier relationships
โข Works with Supplier Management Team in development of supplier and distributor contracts
โข Responsible for making inventory recommendations
โข Manages special supplier programs and rebate selling levels
โข Creates and drives sales promotions
โข Assists Retail Service group with strategies and programs
โข Provides timely reports summarizing findings on a given product or project
โข Enhances profit through continuous productivity, throughput, customer service, quality and cost reduction
โข Responsible for process improvement recommendations
โข Assists with Marketing material creation
โข Participates in and coordinates product line specific trade shows and open house activities
โข Champions and presents at Exotic University as assigned
โข Participates in corporate on-boarding and orientation programs
โข Performs other duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Bachelorโs degree in related area of responsibility (may substitute three (3) years of sales-related work experience)
โข Three (3) years of experience in sales-related roleโ technical and industry specific preferred
โข Previous experience working on a computer--CRM experience preferred
โข Ability to be available for 24-hour customer support
โข Valid driver's license
โข Ability to maintain a vehicle that seats four adults comfortably as well as meeting Exotic standards for cleanliness, safety and insurance compliance
Company:
Exotic Automation & Supply is a supplier of fluid power products. Founded in 1981, the company is headquartered in Farmington Hills, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.