Uster Technologies, Inc. is a high tech global market leader in the field of textile quality management solutions. Our cutting edge instruments, software and services have been the engine to create unique global quality standards that push the industry forward in quality. Among the highest investors in innovation, Uster is acknowledged by markets for its strong customer focus, pioneering textile knowhow, state of the art sensors, software with aspirational design and user experience. ‘Think quality’ is our slogan that reflects our commitment to quality.

We have an opening for a Product Manager position in Knoxville:

• Responsible for the sales of products and services for a specific product line
• Develops sales plans, initial stages of product development, and marketing strategies
• Monitors competition and positioning worldwide to define effective counter strategies
• Develops optimum distribution policies for the product through market research
• Evaluates sales performance and reviews corporate long-range plans and goals
• Participates in the pricing of products and assists in customer contract negotiations
• Monitors the administration of marketing services including proposals, quotations, pricing scheduling, and shipping of the product
• Coordinates sales and related activities such as advertising and public relations to achieve marketing advertising and public relations to achieve marketing objectives
• Gathers new product ideas and evaluates their potential and practicality
• Serves as a technical advisor on all marketing matters
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with customers

Requirements

• Textile Engineering degree with extensive experience in the textile industry especially focused on natural, man-made fibers and fiber processing, quality testing
• Additional education in marketing or business administration is an advantage
• Minimum of seven years related textile experience, including supervision
• High affinity for technical-technological aspects, innovation, and marketing strategies
• A valid drivers license is required

AA/EOE M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
• Are you currently authorized to work in the US?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Textile: 7 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person