Product Manager – Implements and Attachments

Product Manager – Implements and Attachments

Kubota Canada LTD. is currently seeking a Product Manager – Implements and Attachments to join our Sales & Marketing team in Pickering, ON. Management of the assigned portfolio includes ownership of implement & attachment product portfolio and all associated KPI’s, development of short, mid and long term strategies for product portfolio, and project lead for cross functional activities/projects required to execute product strategy / reach line KPI’s.

This posting represents a current vacancy. This is a hybrid position and requires 3 days in office.

• Ownership of implement & attachment product portfolio and all associated KPI’s for the line
• Overall take ratio of implements / attachments to power units
• Operational Earnings targets
• Development of short, mid and long term strategies for product portfolio
• Project lead for cross functional activities/projects required to execute product strategy/reach line KPI’s
  New Product Introduction process
• Tactical and strategic sales and marketing initiatives, retail incentive programs
• Business planning for portfolio
• Directing product knowledge asset creation, curation and rollout with training team
• Drafting of project proposals with business plans require to support product portfolio KPI targets
• Monitor and evaluate market conditions, competitor activities and market trends
• Identification, proposal and ownership of projects and business cases
• Delivery, curation and execution of actionable, measurable and attainable short, mid and long term plans for the product line
• Propose, and act as lead for, projects intended to directly advance the success of the product lines
• Facilitate and motivate project team progress towards agreed goals
• Track and report on KPI impacts of product projects
• Active participation with the dealer network and field staff
• Creation and execution of dealer product training sessions on territory
• Plan for new product launch and product promotion w/marketing support
• Engage with sister Kubota entities and 3rd party supplier partners

• Extensive knowledge of compact construction equipment industry, tractor industry, turf industry & RTV industry
• Sales, marketing and product management experience strongly preferred
• Ability to positively influence cross functional teams
  Understanding of intermediate level of business economics (P&L, margins, market share analysis, retail financing, incentive programs etc.)
• University degree or equivalent experience required

Salary Range: $105,000 - $125,000
This range is provided in accordance with Ontario pay transparency legislation and reflects expected compensation for this role.

• This posting represents a current job vacancy
• Applicants interviewed will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days
• Accommodation and alternative assessment methods are available upon request
• No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the hiring process