Product Manager - Shelton, CT

Description

• Monitors sales and field reports, pricing levels, competition and proposals pertaining to responsible product area.
• Develops, tracks and drives new product development, redesign and product modification efforts by managing cross functionally activities through the organization and communicates requirements and issues effectively.
• Analyzes product life cycles and recommends redesign or improvement of existing products to increase sales and/or profitability.
• Provides leadership for assigned product lines by establishing annual marketing plans, product development program management, capacity forecasts and financial operating plans.
• Maintains close working relationships with Sales, distributor partners and customers to identify new opportunities and to grow sales of existing products.
• Is recognized as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for assigned product lines, providing support and education for all stake holders including field sales, channel partners and customers.
• Develops and implements a marketing strategy for assigned product lines that includes promotions, marketing collateral, merchandising and alternate channels to market.
• Establishes effective communication channels and working relationships at all levels to provide pertinent, timely and accurate information and ensure effective performance of related product line functions. Has experience in making presentations to all levels of the organization successfully communicating complex issues and business cases.
• Supports sales efforts by participating in a variety of training events, trade shows, market development programs and industry association committees.
• Responsible for keeping management informed of the progress, status and direction of assigned product lines and projects, including overall trends in the marketplace in order to develop product strategies.
• Actively participates in sales and operations planning. Uses financial forecasts as the basis for developing demand, inventory and production plans.
• Monitors manufacturing costs versus standards and/or budgets and forecasts, giving recommendations for cost improvements.
• Forecasts and communicates major changes in capacity requirements so Operations can plan accordingly.

Requirements

• Stays abreast of technological advances to develop a competitive strategy to enhance market position, new applications for products, and modifications to improve flexibility and customer appeal. Ability to learn about assigned technology areas to understand and communicate program needs.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance