Product Manager - Roller Chain Division

Description

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the “Best Value” supplier in the industry. 

The Product Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Roller Chain Division (RCD) in North and South America and will create and execute the short and long-term strategies that will provide the required sales and profit growth. This position will lead the organization’s product management and marketing efforts for the complete portfolio of standard and made-to-order roller chain products and will require close interaction with Customers, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service to be successful.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• Conducting market research to determine the strategic direction of the division through a variety of methods including, but not limited to, customer visits, attending industry association meetings and seminars, and web-based research. This will culminate in the creation and execution of the annual business plan.
• Working closely with both the inside and outside sales teams to provide timely responses to customer and application questions by email, phone, and in-person visits. Will provide pricing guidance for day-to-day and large project quotes and will lead all contract pricing negotiations with large customers. 
• Identifying new products to be developed and working with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics, to successfully launch them to the market. This process will include identifying target markets and competitive products as well as developing detailed sales and margin projections and a formal go-to-market launch. 
• Providing technical product and application support to customers and sales by phone, email, and customer visits.
• Development of pricing strategies for all assigned product lines to ensure sales and profit targets are met. Will be responsible for developing and monitoring all pricing policies. This will include regular review of all product line sales and costs and will require close interaction with manufacturing and accounting. 
• Creating the annual sales and bookings budget and the regular review of the financial performance to adjust the sales forecast monthly throughout the year.
• Leading the marketing and advertising programs through digital, social media, and traditional marketing channels to promote the brand and increase awareness of key products. Work closely with both internal and external marketing resources to maximize the ROI for the advertising budget.
• Other tasks/functions as assigned. 

Requirements

• 2+ years of successful product management, technical sales, or application engineering experience with a manufacturing company
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Bachelor’s degree required, technical degree a plus
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a group across all levels of the organization
• Advanced computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Office, high-level Excel experience a plus
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance.

The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. 

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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