Product Manager Rotational Workholding

SCHUNK is a worldwide leading manufacturer of Toolholding, Workholding, and Automation Components.

 

Located at our USA Headquarters, Morrisville, NC, this position reports to the Sales Manager and works in a team environment.  The Rotational Workholding Product Manager is responsible for the rotational workholding product team activities as well as coordinating sales activates to include and support our Regional Sales Managers and distribution partners. Team includes Applications Engineer, Technical Specialist and Customer Service Representative.

 

The major functions of this position are:

Manage day-to-day progress of product and the inside sales department activities: Manage customer contact and follow-up. Track quotes, orders and order delivery activities of subordinates. Review product design and production problems bringing all problems to solution. Responsible for daily work flow quality and quantity. Responsible for customer service and satisfaction in assigned product area. Develop sales and marketing schedules for customer contact and follow-up as well as trade show participation.

Develop and implement long-term sales and marketing processes and plans.



Travel extensively to customers sites in support of sales personnel and sales distribution partners.

 

Provide technical resources for both inside staff and outside sales.

 

Work closely and cooperatively with parent company in Germany to obtain and maintain product knowledge and gain full understanding of corporate policies and practices.

 

Promote sales of product through direct sales, independent representation and distribution partners.

  

Research and provide feedback regarding new product development, marketing data and product sales potential

 

Develop strategic plans and tactics to optimize market share and profitability - you are ultimately responsible for growth and profit of this product line.









 







Identify market size and market conditions for both our product line and the competition.

 





Develop and maintain major “sell against" strategy for our top competitors.

 

Qualification Requirements: Excellent communication skills with individual customers Ability to develop and deliver marketing/sales presentation to customer groups. Ability to effectively introduce respective product / products to the market. Strong project management skills. High level of engineering, sales and marketing principals. Able to work with minimum supervision. Able to motivate staff to work and function as a team to provide energetic customer service. Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects meeting customer demands and SCHUNK business needs. Understanding of the component manufacturing and sales industry, industry trends Able to formulate action plan for future sales and marketing activities. Excellent computer application skills

Education and/or Experience Bachelors degree in Engineering or technology field; Six to ten years related manufacturing and product management/development, sales and marketing experience Or equivalent combination of above education, training and experience.  Prior supervisory or management experience. 

Other Requirements Valid Driver’s License Ability to travel

With high-quality products and continued technical innovations in all product groups, SCHUNK’s philosophy is exceptional customer service and superior technical support for customers in the US market.

 

SCHUNK is a worldwide operating Technology Leader, we are:

World's largest supplier of Hydraulic Toolholding Systems World's largest supplier of Chuck Jaws Market leader for Grippers Worldwide operating – in more than 50 countries with wholly owned subsidiaries and distribution partners 1500 employees contribute with their knowledge, their capabilities and their commitment to the to the worldwide success of the SCHUNK group  

SCHUNK offers a competitive compensation package including a salary commensurate with your experience and skills, bonus plan and an exceptional benefits package with 401k, health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, FSA and more.

 

If you are extremely self-motivated and desire a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please contact our Human Resource department:

 

human.resources@us.schunk.com

 

fax your resume to 919-767-1981.

 

Please visit our website:    www.schunk.com

 

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