What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at M&K Truck Centers?
Summary/Objective
This role will focus on expanding our product offerings, identifying new opportunities, and managing relationships with suppliers and manufacturers for our exclusive brand Rig Force.
Essential Functions
Expand of Product with Existing Lines: Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify opportunities for expanding our current product portfolio.
Identify New Product Lines: Conduct market research to discover and evaluate potential new product categories that align with the company’s strategic goals.
Supplier Vetting: Research, evaluate, and establish relationships with potential suppliers, ensuring quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Manufacturer vs. Distributor Assessment: Determine the most efficient and cost-effective way to source products, whether through direct manufacturing or distributors.
Importing Expertise: Manage the importing process for new and existing products, including compliance with relevant regulations and minimizing delays or added costs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and logistics teams to ensure smooth integration of new products into the business.
Training: Organize field training for Rig Force products to ensure the field sales teams know and understand the features, advantages and benefits of the product.
Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee product lifecycle from conception through launch and beyond, ensuring products meet performance and profitability targets.
Negotiations: Negotiate pricing, rebates, annual volume, supplier support with training and marketing.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Recommended five years heavy duty truck parts experience.
