What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at STIHL Inc.?
About Us
As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.
About the Role:
STIHL is seeking a highly motivated Product Manager to join our team! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team.
Company Benefits Include:
- Multiple bonus opportunities with potential annual merit increases
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and family members
- Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- Company provided Life Insurance
- Fully vested after 5 years Pension Plan
- 401k Plan with employer match
- Vacation, and sick time with 11 paid holidays
About You
You will work in co-ordination with Andreas STIHL Product Management to initiate and bring to market new products and modifications to existing products. You will develop overall sales programs for assigned product or product groups. This individual will also coordinate the development of sales objectives, strategies, and to work closely with the marketing communication team to ensure the execution of these programs.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Analyzes market data, including product specific sales, overall sales volume, demographics, and competitive product releases and pricing strategies for assigned product lines.
- Schedules meetings and travels to branches, distributors and dealers to introduce or to follow up on product launch / promotion efforts and to exchange information with the field sales forces of distribution in regards to basic product-related needs, end-user input, and the general market environment.
- Works closely with Technical Services and Customer Service in reviewing formal complaints and assists with resolutions working with Technical Services and Andreas STIHL Product Management.
- Participates with cost accounting, marketing management, and other internal personnel in the development of product pricing.
- Participates in the development of sales forecasts with sales planning.
- Participates when possible in trade shows, end-user presentations, and other similar events by presenting assigned product lines.
- Develops presentation and materials for a wide variety of audiences.
- Assists the training department in the development and implementation of product knowledge training materials.
- Responds to product-related informational requests from internal and external departments/personnel and serves as the primary contact for customer service issues pertaining to the product line.
- Assists other Product Managers with customer service requirements as needed.
- Prepares summaries of important trends for management use.
- Maintains currency with respect to technical product-related knowledge and professional skills by attending training classes and seminars as needed.
- Assumes additional related responsibilities as needed.
Specifications
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 years of related product or brand marketing experience preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office software, including Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills.
- Ability to travel an average of 5 days per month of overnight travel by road and/or air.
