What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plastics Industry Product Developer position at The Conair Group?
Key Responsibilities
As an Associate Product Manager at The Conair Group, your key responsibilities will include:
Product Line Strategy and Optimization
- Provide expert guidance on product line issues and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Monitor market trends and competitive strategies to drive product line performance and identify growth opportunities.
Market Insights and Customer Engagement
- Engage with sales teams, regional managers, and customers to gain market insights and identify trends.
- Leverage customer interactions and competitive analyses to inform product and market strategies.
Training and Marketing Support
- Develop and deliver product training for staff and sales teams.
- Collaborate with marketing on product literature, promotions, and trade show participation to support sales efforts.
Sales Collaboration and Business Development
- Work with sales teams to identify and pursue new customer targets and market share opportunities.
- Support seamless sales integration by collaborating with internal stakeholders.
Performance Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
- Utilize financial KPIs and other metrics to assess product line performance and implement improvements.
- Participate in profitability and Value Add/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives to optimize margins.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Product Management: A degree in engineering, product management, or a related field is required.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for success in this role.
- Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel.
- Organizational and Time Management Skills: Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
About Us
The Conair Group is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport, and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.
