Regional Product Manager - North America
Job Description:
Job Title : Product Manager, Regional Product & Innovation
Location : United States
Reports to : Director, Global Product Innovation & Technology
Travel : Up to 30%
The key responsibility of theProduct Manager, Regional Product & Innovation, is toleador supportkeyproduct innovationinitiativesincluding:
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Product VOC: lead and coordinate product voice of customer including customer advisory boards, design councils, product demonstrations, new product development VOC validation and drive standards for the collection, aggregation,analysisand action tracking for all product VOC captured.
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Genie Builder Program: Inpartnership with Robotics Engineering, support the launch, growth and administrationofthe Genie Builder Program targeting application focused members to build on top of Genie equipment for robotic tasks at height.
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New Market Introduction:Leadand coordinate the cross-functional management system for new market introduction for models and options.
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TCO Roadmap:Support the quantification ofTCO improvement activities andhelpmanage a prioritized TCO improvement roadmap.
The role will alsosupport go to market and demand generation activities and other various tasksas directed by theDirector, Global Product Innovation & Technology.
This position may requiretravel up to30%andwillrequire work across global timezones.
What you'll do
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Lead voice-of-customer (VOC) market research activities to collect information on products, markets, technology trends, quality and TCO trends, and other actionable information that can beleveragedfor new product development, TCO and quality initiatives, and sales growth programs.
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Lead total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives by collecting VOC from customers, proposing improvement projects, and managing deployment and communication to customers.
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Leadthe New Marketing Introduction (NMI) process and supportproduct launch strategies and execution for new machines and parts programs.
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Support Genie Builder Program initiatives, including launchingnew programs, coordinating with existing program members,identifyingnew opportunities, and providing general program support.
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Supportgo-to-market initiatives for machines and parts programs.
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Identifyand evaluate new products,offeringsand commercial strategies,according to the established NPD process.
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Assistwith developing marketing campaigns and sales programs that improve brand image and drive volume.
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Maintain current knowledge of competitive products, projects, and strategies.
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Ability to prioritize projects, considering customer impact versus available resources.
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Perform other duties as assigned that support the overallobjectiveof the position.
What you'll bring
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’sin engineering or business, or 5+ years’ relevant experience.
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Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices involved in new business development, product marketing, and sales withinmanufacturingand engineering environment.
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Ability to analyze and guide sound business decisions based on research data and other input.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships,prepareand deliver formal presentations.
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Strong time management, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’sin engineering or business, and 7+ years’ relevant experience.
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Significant experiencein a similar role, having worked with sales.
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Experience with TBS, training, planning, and financial analysis is a plus.
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Comfortabledemonstratingthe complete line of Genie products working at full-extension heights.
Salary : The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $162,000 USD. The salary range may be higher or lower depending on the applicant’s location. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.