What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager - Roller Chain Division position at U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC?
Product Manager - Roller Chain Division The TSUBAKI name is synonymous
with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S.
Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and
motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of
corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the
finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to
be the \"Best Value\" supplier in the industry. The Product Manager will
be responsible for managing all aspects of the Roller Chain Division
(RCD) in North and South America and will create and execute the short
and long-term strategies that will provide the required sales and profit
growth. This position will lead the organization?s product management
and marketing efforts for the complete portfolio of standard and
made-to-order roller chain products and will require close interaction
with Customers, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service to
be successful. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential
duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to
this job description - other tasks may be assigned and expected to be
performed. Conducting market research to determine the strategic
direction of the division through a variety of methods including, but
not limited to, customer visits, attending industry association meetings
and seminars, and web-based research. This will culminate in the
creation and execution of the annual business plan. Working closely with
both the inside and outside sales teams to provide timely responses to
customer and application questions by email, phone, and in-person
visits. Will provide pricing guidance for day-to-day and large project
quotes and will lead all contract pricing negotiations with large
customers. Identifying new products to be developed and working with
sales, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics, to successfully launch
them to the market. This process will include identifying target markets
and competitive products as well as developing detailed sales and margin
projections and a formal go-to-market launch. Providing technical
product and application support to customers and sales by phone, email,
and customer visits. Development of pricing strategies for all assigned
product lines to ensure sales and profit targets are met. Will be
responsible for developing and monitoring all pricing policies. This
will include regular review of all product line sales and costs and will
require close interaction with manufacturing and accounting. Creating
the annual sales and bookings budget and the regular review of the
financial performance to adjust the sales forecast monthly throughout
the year. Leading the marketing and advertising programs through
digital, social media, and traditional marketing channels to promote the
brand and increase awareness of key products. Work closely with both
internal and external marketing resources to maximize the ROI for the
advertising budget. Other tasks/functions as assigned. Requirements 2
years of successful product management, technical sales, or application
Engineering Experience With a Manufacturing Company Strong Mechanical
aptitude Bachelor\'s degree required, technical degree a plus Strong
leadership skills Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a group across all
levels of the organization Advanced computer skills with an emphasis on
Microsoft Office, high-level Excel experience a plus Ability to travel
up to 25% Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers
U.S. Tsubaki Offers a Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package,
including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision
benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire,
Paid Time Off (\"PTO\"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and
profit sharing
with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S.
Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and
motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of
corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the
finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to
be the \"Best Value\" supplier in the industry. The Product Manager will
be responsible for managing all aspects of the Roller Chain Division
(RCD) in North and South America and will create and execute the short
and long-term strategies that will provide the required sales and profit
growth. This position will lead the organization?s product management
and marketing efforts for the complete portfolio of standard and
made-to-order roller chain products and will require close interaction
with Customers, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service to
be successful. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential
duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to
this job description - other tasks may be assigned and expected to be
performed. Conducting market research to determine the strategic
direction of the division through a variety of methods including, but
not limited to, customer visits, attending industry association meetings
and seminars, and web-based research. This will culminate in the
creation and execution of the annual business plan. Working closely with
both the inside and outside sales teams to provide timely responses to
customer and application questions by email, phone, and in-person
visits. Will provide pricing guidance for day-to-day and large project
quotes and will lead all contract pricing negotiations with large
customers. Identifying new products to be developed and working with
sales, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics, to successfully launch
them to the market. This process will include identifying target markets
and competitive products as well as developing detailed sales and margin
projections and a formal go-to-market launch. Providing technical
product and application support to customers and sales by phone, email,
and customer visits. Development of pricing strategies for all assigned
product lines to ensure sales and profit targets are met. Will be
responsible for developing and monitoring all pricing policies. This
will include regular review of all product line sales and costs and will
require close interaction with manufacturing and accounting. Creating
the annual sales and bookings budget and the regular review of the
financial performance to adjust the sales forecast monthly throughout
the year. Leading the marketing and advertising programs through
digital, social media, and traditional marketing channels to promote the
brand and increase awareness of key products. Work closely with both
internal and external marketing resources to maximize the ROI for the
advertising budget. Other tasks/functions as assigned. Requirements 2
years of successful product management, technical sales, or application
Engineering Experience With a Manufacturing Company Strong Mechanical
aptitude Bachelor\'s degree required, technical degree a plus Strong
leadership skills Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a group across all
levels of the organization Advanced computer skills with an emphasis on
Microsoft Office, high-level Excel experience a plus Ability to travel
up to 25% Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers
U.S. Tsubaki Offers a Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package,
including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision
benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire,
Paid Time Off (\"PTO\"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and
profit sharing