Product Manager

The Product Manager oversees both product planning and product marketing activities. Responsibilities include managing products throughout their lifecycle, collecting and prioritizing product and customer requirements, establishing the product vision, and collaborating closely with engineering, procurement, operations, and project management teams to ensure successful product delivery. This role also coordinates with sales, marketing, and service teams to achieve company revenue, profit, and customer satisfaction objectives.

Additionally, the Product Manager ensures that product and marketing initiatives align with the company's overarching strategic goals.

• Establish the strategy and development roadmap for the entire product category, ensuring alignment with the company's overarching objectives.

Achieve financial performance targets, including revenue and profitability goals, for the designated product categories.

Maintain category vitality by initiating new product development projects and collaborating closely with the cross-functional team throughout each phase of development.

Develop the core positioning and messaging for existing products and new product launches.

Lead product launch activities and drive sales by promoting products post launch.

Set pricing to meet revenue, profitability and market share goals.

Be an expert with respect to the competition.

Partner with Purchasing and Product Engineering to identify suppliers.

Assess product market data by calling on customers with field salespeople, actively participating in trade shows and other customer-facing events and evaluating sales call results.

Determine customer needs and desires by conducting or specifying the appropriate marketing research.

Monitor sales trends for key products and assist Planning with demand forecasts to maintain the optimum balance of achieving target service levels, while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.

Support the development of marketing documents, technical publications, tradeshow displays, POP, photography, videos, website, training materials and other marketing assets.

Conduct internal and external product training.

• None

• Up to 20% including some weekends

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or other related discipline.
• 4-6 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and/or other relevant experience with progressively more responsibility and a track record of results.

Take Ownership:
Our intention is to match our actions with ourwords, building trust with others. We are united in taking responsibility for the success of Vollrath as a whole.

Empower Action:
Our intention is to create a workplace where every member can thrive in their growth and contributions with excitement, confidence, and psychological safety. We support each team member with resources and tools to strengthen collaboration and performance.

Treat All People With Respect:
Our intention is to recognize the diverse experiences, styles, and backgrounds of others, treating everyone with dignity. We aim to foster an inclusive culture where all team members can be their authentic selves and feel safe in voicing their perspectives.

Life Beyond Work:
Our intention is to care for the well-being of every individual we engage with, understanding them as a whole person. We strive to keep people mentally and physically safe, sending each person home in a condition to build a fulfilling life beyond work. We encourage balance, allowing our colleagues to pursue their passions.

Commitment to Those Who Count on Us:
Our intention is to drive innovation and practical solutions through understanding the needs of our coworkers, customers, owners, and communities. We are dedicated to proactively addressing those needs and delivering results.

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