Associate Product Manager - Lubrication
About The Position
The Associate Product Manager – Lubrication is a development position focused on learning the product line and growing into a full Product Manager role. The associate works alongside Product Managers, completes manufacturer and supplier training and certifications, and develops the ability to size, specify, and recommend products and systems for customer applications. The role supports customer sales calls, product questions, proposals, field applications, and system designs. It also contributes to product and sales strategy, forecasting, technology and competitive research, supplier relationships and programs, promotions, customer development, trade shows, internal training, marketing materials, reporting, and process improvements. The work spans the office, customer sites, and the shop floor. Working conditions include regular exposure—up to 100% of work time—to noise, dust, office equipment, machinery, equipment, and supplies. The role may require supporting customers outside normal hours, including 24-hour support coverage. Exotic Automation maintains a drug-free workplace, including marijuana testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; two years of sales-related or technical experience may be substituted.
- At least one year of experience in a sales, technical, or customer-facing role.
- Mechanical aptitude and curiosity about how technical products work.
- Comfort with computers.
- Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
- Organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to support customers outside normal hours when needed, including 24-hour support coverage.
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle that seats four adults comfortably.
Nice To Haves
- Industrial or distribution experience.
- CRM experience.
Responsibilities
- Learn the lubrication product line and complete manufacturer and supplier training and certifications.
- Develop the skills to size, specify, and recommend products and systems for customer applications.
- Join Product Managers, Account Managers, and factory representatives on sales calls.
- Answer product questions, help prepare customer proposals, and support field applications and system designs.
- Help plan sales strategy, gather forecast data, research new technologies, and monitor competitors.
- Build supplier relationships and support contracts, inventory analysis, rebate programs, and special supplier programs.
- Help create and run sales promotions and identify new customer targets.
- Represent Exotic Automation at trade shows and open houses.
- Train internal teams as product expertise grows, present at Exotic University, and help create marketing materials.
- Report findings on products and projects and recommend process improvements to improve service, quality, and profitability.
- Support customers outside normal hours when needed, including 24-hour support coverage.
Benefits
- Full benefits package.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Eligibility for the Product Manager Bonus Plan after training is complete.
- Manufacturer certifications, mentorship, and Exotic University training.
- Career development path toward a full Product Manager role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
