The Dripline Product Manager is responsible for the management of existing products and the development of new products to significantly grow sales and profits. The product manager is also responsible for product quality. The ideal candidate must be able to identify and analyze market opportunities, then create and execute projects to capitalize on those opportunities. Selected candidates will be smart, proactive, customer-oriented, results-driven product marketing professionals. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are also needed to manage project execution across various stakeholder groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

§ Develop and execute short and long-range product line strategies that achieve strong growth and profitability.

§ Respond to sales requests for information about product and pricing.

§ Work closely with Supply Chain and Sales to develop robust demand plans.

§ Prepare financial justifications and lead cross-functional teams through development and launch of new products.

§ Research business intelligence on competitors, customers, market trends and government regulations to develop positioning, pricing and growth strategies.

§ Working with the Marketing Manager and marketing communication resources, develop advertising, promotion, merchandising and marketing support materials to build sales and increase product awareness.

§ Manage product pricing and sales forecasting.

§ Oversee and support product quality management.

§ Deliver product line presentations to senior management, sales force and customers.

§ Travel to various regions in support of sales efforts, to attend industry events, to visit dealers and growers, and to perform in-field evaluations and/or troubleshooting (approx. 25%, up to 50% for the first six months)

QUALIFICATIONS

The following listed requirements are representative of the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to be successful in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made; as business needs allow, enabling individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

: Undergraduate degree with an emphasis on agricultural engineering, agribusiness , or marketing. 5 years of product management experience in a B2B manufacturing company, including new product development, successful new product launch, design and execution of product marketing plans, and product portfolio management. Experience marketing and/or selling products through distribution and into international markets.

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· Experience with agricultural drip irrigation products.

· Understanding of the agricultural irrigation markets, products, growers, competitors, and distribution channel.

· Extensive project planning and management experience including stage gate development process. Strong interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous initiatives with changing priorities.

· Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project and Outlook

· Bilingual – English and Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk to hear to answer the telephone and work on a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to spend time outside in various types of weather, walk on uneven terrain; bend, stoop, kneel or crouch to observe, remove or test products used in a farming operation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $98,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92121: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person