Product Manager

PCB Piezotronics, Inc.•Cary, NC

16d

About The Position

Temposonics is a leading innovator in advanced sensing technologies, delivering high-precision position and speed measurement solutions for automation and safety-critical systems. Our cutting-edge sensors and transmitters help drive performance and minimize downtime in a wide range of industrial, mobile hydraulics, and process technology applications. With a continually expanding product portfolio and a strong commitment to regional customer support, we work closely with clients to deliver customized solutions that boost productivity and operational success. Our success is rooted in outstanding product quality, hands-on expertise, and a passion for innovation. We invest heavily in research, development, and production to create next-generation sensor systems that meet evolving industry needs. Since April 2011, Temposonics has been part of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of interconnect products. As part of the Amphenol family, we offer customers and employees access to a broader range of technologies, resources, and opportunities. At Temposonics, you’ll find a highly collaborative, team-focused environment where every employee matters. We believe that only by working together can we achieve our ultimate goal: total customer satisfaction and long-term success for everyone. Your satisfaction and growth are important to us. Temposonics is growing and in search of our next Product Manager to identify market and customer needs for assigned products, with the objective of maximizing sales revenue and profit margins. This position is responsible for managing the product lifecycle, from introduction to end of life. Working with Sales, the role maintains key account relationships as needed to effectively manage the product line.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 5-year of product marketing or sales experience
5-10 years of engineering experience
Marketing experience on product positioning and market mix management required.
Market and product knowledge related to industrial measurement, sensor technology, industrial automation, and control engineering.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to put Excellent written together and present presentations to internal and external customers.
Ability to make decisions that balance the customer demands with the Sensors’ capabilities and strategic focus.
Strong customer orientation with demonstrated ability to interface and work directly with customers
Poised, professional ability to interact with all areas of the organization
Ability to grasp new concepts quickly, solve problems, take initiative and demonstrate analytical business skills
Computer skills: Microsoft Office, CRM desirable

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains product plans and product family strategies in conjunction with the Global Market Segment Manager.
Manages product life cycle plans, recommends product replacement and obsolescence.
Provides direction to engineering and manufacturing for the maintenance and upgrade of the product line.
Provides information to Operations in the form of forecasts to support production planning and inventory management, with support from Global Business Intelligence.
Identifies, investigates and determines product enhancement and development requirements based on key market needs and profitable sales growth.
Recommends pricing and gross margin strategies, consistent with global strategy, to maximize profitability for assigned products and meet divisional goals.
Maintains price list for assigned products based on divisional guidelines and goals.
Monitors and analyzes the market position of assigned products and their competitors to better determine and promote product and price competitiveness, product acceptance, growth of market share, cost efficiency, profitability and a competitive advantage.
Monitors the development of market users and industry trends.
Evaluates business feasibility and profitability for special (non-standard) products within the global structure.
Assesses business feasibility for custom products as assigned.
Provides pricing on non-standard and custom products based on established profitability goals in conjunction with Finance.
Supports sales channels as necessary, to include sales calls to key customers, product training materials (for sales and distributors) and technical support.
Must be a key source of technical product information and provide advanced knowledge of product applications and technology.
Supports other departments to include activities such as participation in trade shows, customer visits, or resolving customer problems to ensure that customer expectations are met.
Develops appropriate sales and technical literature with Marketing Communications as well as other marketing communication programs for assigned markets to ensure successful market awareness and lead generation.
Knows and applies the division’s quality policy and procedures of ISO 9001 as it relates to area of responsibility and the organization.
Follows all standard operating procedures as prescribed and notifies appropriate personnel of any non-conformance.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
A progressive 401(k) with a 75% company match on employee contributions up to 6%
Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays
Ongoing employee development opportunities to help you advance your skills and career
Medical/Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
HSA and PPO Copay plan options for medical
Paid Time Off
Employer paid basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
401k Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company paid holidays, employee discounts, and other employee recognition