Redneck Trailer Supplies Elkhart , IN 46516
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Product Manager at our manufacturing facility located in Elkhart, Indiana.
Overview:
Plans, organizes, and controls assigned product launches from conceptual stages to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. The assigned product launches will mostly originate from Dexter Engineering's Innovation Team and require skill sets in both technical engineering and strategic selling.
Assists from incubation through product launch of Dexter Engineering's Innovation team future products. This position will also include seeking out future product solutions, and contribute to design/development, product packaging, marketing, selling strategies, and customer interaction.
Position Summary
Contribute towards development of advanced technology products with Dexter Engineering's Innovation team
Participates in overall product strategy, research and development requirements, development, and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products
Coordinates technical product development, estimates of potential profits, and release to production
Conducts marketing analysis to develop product definitions
Analyzes new product opportunities and market conditions through trade shows, customer visits and field research
Develops and maintains a prioritized list of customer and market requirements for product
Provides financial and technical justification for product selection and definition
Produces competitive analysis materials comparing product with its key competitors
Assists in product development objectives and schedules for all phases of product development and introduction to market
Contribute towards packaging and marketing development of assigned advanced technology products
Coordinates and develops marketing, sales, engineering, and financial plans for product launches
Works with marketing communications, purchasing, engineering and outside vendors to develop packaging that is cost effective and appropriate for product launches
Develops product training tools and information to teach and educate customers and other departments with Dexter
Develops sales incentives and customer promotions for product launches
Plans and manages the market roll out of assigned advanced technology products
Provides technical expertise and training to other departments in support of product development
Participates in key meetings with sales representatives and customers related to current product launches and future developments
Reports monthly on product launch status and new product performance. Explains positive/negative variances and suggestions action to correct negative sales variances
Performs other tasks or duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Skills:
Experience and expertise in system/product design, engineering, and technical development
Demonstrated high level of strategic agility and desire to work in a complex and evolving environment and an innovation mindset
7+ years of previous technology development experience
Comfort working in a fast-paced start-up technology environment is essential
Creative mindset with a relentless focus on continuous improvement
Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities
Assist teams in investigating opportunities to leverage core Dexter technology, and bring technical expertise to support new products, new growth areas and portfolio diversification
Represent Dexter at relevant internal and external events - industry conferences, technology trade shows, partner / vendor site visits, product demonstrations, and seminars to supplant Dexter as a thought leader in the trailer industry
Customer-focused and dynamic aspiring to thrive in Dexter's fast-paced, and demanding work environment loaded with competing priorities and deadlines
Willing to travel as necessary to execute responsibilities of the position
Education:
Requires Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a comparable discipline and at least 7 year related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
We care for our people. Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:
Dexter offers a competitive wage
Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
401(k) Plan with company contributions
Opportunities for internal career development and growth
Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. This position does not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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