• Address: Canton, GA 30169 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/07/09
• Job Type: Full-time

Company I.T. Personnel Solutions, Inc.
Position Title Product Manager
Job Code 2897049
Job Location Canton, GA -
Description




Position Summary:


The Product Manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned product lines including marketing, design, performance, reliability, profitability and support. This position requires highly motivated individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Relationships must be cultivated and maintained with customers, salespeople, engineers and site operations personnel. Successful Product Managers will exhibit strong leadership and business management skills.


Accountabilities:

Customer Satisfaction

Resolve warranty claims to the mutual satisfaction of the customer.

Establish priorities and facilitate customer feedback on the RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) system

Submit accurate quarterly and monthly forecasts to insure equilibrium between product supply and customer demand

Continuously evaluate product mix and pricing to insure that the company value proposition is compelling versus competitive products and competing modes of supply

Become an expert on current applications and work with customers to develop solutions for tomorrow s applications

Facilitate the development of Website content that enhances the customer experience (manuals, training, tools, wizards, etc)

Gross Margin Management

Prioritize and lead cost reduction projects that meet minimum NPV criteria

continuously monitor raw material costs and adjust pricing accordingly

Balance price versus volume (market share) to maximize gross margin

Actively participate in contract reviews and negotiations to insure gross margin maximization

Incremental Revenue

Develop new customers and products to promote long term growth

Develop new markets for existing product lines (ie medical MicroBulk)

Measure and track revenue share from new products and new markets

Direct marketing efforts to maximize new incremental revenue with new and existing products

Evaluate new and alternative sales channels to grow revenue Internal & External Sales Support

Promote product lines internally and externally through regular training and information sessions

Support outside sales by participating in customer meetings and sales calls

Develop and maintain a SharePoint portal that contains all relevant product line information (pricing, marketing collateral, technical documentation, training, tools, etc)

Champion a quality culture by leading cross-functional teams to resolve key challenges

Technical Leadership

Manage safety, reliability and performance risks associated with product lines

Oversee regulatory compliance activities

Actively participate in global sourcing activities (new vendor qualification, material specifications, etc)


Skills/Requirements:

Outstanding communication skills at all levels (written and verbal)

Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and in a project management environment

Strong analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple tasks/projects

Strong general business background including financial acumen

Proven ability to provide high level customer service Qualifications:

BA or BS (or equivalent) required

MBA preferred

Minimum of 3 years previous product/brand management preferred


Beverage experience REQUIRED. The types of Beverage industry experience we are seeking include the following:

Ø Previous experience with a distributor of Beverage CO2.

Ø Previous experience with a Beverage company.

Ø Previous Beverage-specific experience at the corporate or brand management level with companies that dispense fountain Beverages.

Ø Previous experience with Beverage equipment manufacturers.

Ø Restaurant experience (GM, bartender, wait staff, etc.) does NOT qualify as Beverage industry experience


Desired Skills:


Non-Tech Skills:



Pay Rate: 80k - 100k
Start Date: Immediate
Emp. Type: Full Time
Duration: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Location: Canton, GA -
Overtime Pay: None
Job Number: 35821345 : JS5633AA
Date Posted: 11/5/2009

I.T. Personnel Solutions, Inc.

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