Product Manager - Aftermarket Parts

Rehlko•Kohler, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Manager – Aftermarket Solutions combines strategic vision with the ability to implement tactical strategies for profitable growth. The Product Manager – Aftermarket Solutions will develop an all-make aftermarket parts product portfolio; conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and time-integrated plans for product introduction; developing marketing strategies. Work mode: Remote or Hybrid (2-4 days onsite) if within 50 miles of Kohler WI Travel: 20% travel US and Global Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required; prefer degree in engineering, Business, or Marketing
Master’s degree preferred
3-4 years’ experience in Product Management or Sales or Industrial Marketing environment
3-4 years’ experience in Analysis, Pricing, Planning, Competitive Analysis, Sales Planning, Financial Planning and Strategy.
1-3 years knowledge of industrial engine driven products/markets
Prior experience with understanding the Customer with product development
Prior experience bringing new products to market with NPD gated process
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point
CRM experience – Microsoft or SalesForce.com (preferred)
A personable, enthusiastic and engaging personality.
Ambitious and demonstrates initiative.
Above average verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to get along with others.
Effectively function in a matrix and team environment.
Highly organized, drive deadlines
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
CRM experience – Microsoft or SalesForce.com (preferred)

Responsibilities

Manages the product development of all-makes aftermarket parts product portfolio to support Rehlko Industrial service organizations.
Data analysis is used to develop global strategic goals.
Direct the implementation of the global product line strategic plan to prioritize and maximize company and product line profitability and investments.
Determines customers' needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information.
Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.
Drives the highest value products into the market at maximum profit and sales.
Prepares and coaches the parts and service organizations on product application information, product initiatives, and profitability equations.
Recommends the nature and scope of all-make product categories by reviewing product specifications and requirements, appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes.
Provides source data for product line communications by defining product marketing communication objectives.
Obtain product market share by working with the channel managers and strategic marketing to develop product sales strategies.
Conduct market studies, including VOC to understand new/adjacent market opportunities and assess viability
Bringing new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and purchasing.
Introduce and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, marketing, and production.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
As the “expert” in the assigned product line make product presentations to key customers including national accounts, Rehlko regional service organizations, distributor parts and service organizations, and distributor advisory boards.