Metrex - Product Manager

Company:Sybron Dental Specialties Status:Full Time, Employee Work Experience:2+ to 5 Years Education Level:Bachelor's Degree Location:Orange, CA 92867 Job Category:Marketing/Product Career Level:Experienced (Non-Manager) Metrex Research Corporation is a subsidiary of Kerr Corporation. Metrex is focused on protecting people by providing high-quality infection prevention products, including a complete line of pre-cleaners and enzymatic detergents, high-level disinfectants, surface disinfectants, liquid medical waste disposal products, and hand hygiene products. Metrex is one of the fastest growing divisions in the company, and offers an exciting, fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment. You may also visit us at www.Metrex.com for more information about Metrex Corporation and Sybron Dental Specialties. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: -Manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products. -Coordinates technical product development, estimates of potential profits (financial modeling), tollgate management, and release to production. -Manages day-to-day progress of Metrex product lines. -Provides technical expertise and training to other departments in support of product development. -Conducts marketing research, analysis, and financial modeling to develop new product definition documents. Research includes developing/conducting survey, interviews, focus groups and market evaluations. -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. -Develops and maintains a prioritized list of customer and market requirements for new product line extensions. -Coordinates and develops marketing, sales, engineering, and financial plans for product lines. -Provides financial and technical justification for product selection and definition. -Prepares product development objectives and schedules for all phases of product development and introduction to market. -Conducts market research and identifies and tracks market trends in company’s industry. -Produces competitive analysis materials comparing product with its key competitors. -Identifies partnering opportunities for complementary third-party products to broaden company’s product line. -Establishes dealer networks and creates and manages alliances with manufacturers. -Participates in key sales situations for the product. -Maintains communications and contacts to collect and analyze technical, financial, schedule, and sales information for product line. -Manages current line support questions and issues. -Initiates and manages OEM (original equipment manufacturer) programs. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: MBA preferred. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and at least four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. SKILLS/ABILITIES: Must be very proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR REMARKS: Some travel is required. **To apply for this opportunity, please click on the link below: http://www3.recruitingcenter.net/clients/sybron/publicjobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=11206&esid=az We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Contact Information Company:Sybron Dental Specialties Reference Code:JD11206