Product Manager -Filter Systems - Technical Solutions, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
About the Job
Technical Solutions Inc. is currently seeking a Product Manager - Filter Systems on behalf of our client, a Pittsburgh area manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the Product Manager - Filter Systems to position the Company as a leader in the sector through innovative sales programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Increases sales and maintains target gross profit margins.
- Increases our client's visibility and enhances its image.
- Establishes and maintains competitive databases including, but not limited to, company profiles, products, pricing market share and discount structures.
- Develops a complete understanding of the filter systems/fluid conditioning marketplace, its competitors, and the associated products and pricing.
- Assist in development of product literature and operation manuals, product launches, and product sales efforts.
- Promotes, grows and trains the distributors and direct customer base on the products by creating the tools to accomplish this task.
- Develops new product ideas and presents the justification to the Company Management.
- Assist Group Product Manager in developing product sales forecasts using regional manager's input.
- Analyzes and supplies market data to Company.
- Manages the appropriate distribution channels that gives the Company access to the Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) market and the Original Equipment Manufacturing Market (OEM).
- Supports our existing relationships with our traditional distributors and the Regional Sales Managers and Direct Market Sales Managers.
- Identifies new channels for various products and product lines.
- Works in concert with Company personnel with related negotiation and supply of contracts.
- Develops and implements the necessary advertising and promotional programs needed to accomplish sales goals.
- Supports, recommends, guides, directs and/or implements strategies to meet the sales objectives set by the President.
- Manage the customers' expectations when quoting specialty items & systems. Make contacts with customers and suppliers, such as international contacts before issuing quotes
- Traveling (including driving) is required. Overnight travel - 25% travel can be expected.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Business or Engineering is preferred. Mechanical Engineering degreed candidate is preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in required.
- Experience in the fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of ERP software experience; SAP is a plus.
- Two + years' experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Valid driver's license.
Other Requirements:
- Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, presentation skills.
- Frequent travel required.
Technical Solutions Inc. provides a wide range of staffing services throughout Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Simplify the job search process by letting us do all the work! With 30 years of expertise, we have the resources, techniques and insights to guide your job search. Our staff will work with you one-on-one to understand your needs and discuss your options. We can even send your resume to multiple job openings that you are a fit for, giving you opportunities to choose from. We reach out to hiring managers for feedback, coordinate and schedule interviews, and advocate on your behalf so that you get the best offer possible. At TSI, we genuinely care about our employees and want to see you succeed. No candidate is ever promised something we do not deliver. The best part is that there are no fees or cost for any of our services. For more information on our company and to view all of our exciting job opportunities, please visit www.tsiwork.com or give us a call at 724-733-2100.
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