What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Pricing and Product Manager position at Versa Products Company, Inc.?
Manufacturing Pricing and Product Manager
Versa Products Co., Inc. (VERSA) is a global engineering and manufacturing company specializing in solenoid, pilot, and manually actuated directional control valves and related components for all industrial applications that require real world reliability.
Join VERSA for an exciting growth opportunity where you can play a vital role in shaping our future success as part of the Marketing team. As a company, we thrive in a collaborative setting where team dynamics produce the best of solutions. We value curious, problem-solving, self-starters, always looking for the solution that will best meet the needs of our customers. We value integrity and a culture built over a 75-year history, are committed to continuous improvements, exemplary customer service and product customization. As a prospective member of our team, we look forward to hearing from you at recruiting@versa-valves.com
Position Overview
We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Manufacturing Pricing and Product Manager with a strong background in industrial product management. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in pricing strategies, product structuring, and data management for industrial components. This is a hands-on role pivotal in enhancing profitability, ensuring product data integrity, and aligning product offerings with customer needs and business growth objectives.
Essential Job Functions
Pricing Strategy & Management : Maintain and update product pricing, including new product entries, pricing tools, and price adjustments.
Data Management and Analysis : Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of product data across business systems. Leverage data analytics tools to derive actionable insights and inform product strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Sales, Engineering, Marketing, and Business Systems teams to optimize product structures and ensure efficient workflows for both new and existing products.
Product Development & Business Case Creation : Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to drive new product initiatives, build business cases, and manage the development pipeline. Oversee product lifecycle management (PLM) to ensure timely launches and updates.
Product Marketing & Positioning : Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and execute product marketing strategies, including product launches, campaigns, channel strategy, and other positioning efforts to maximize market impact.
Minimum Requirements
- Five plus years’ experience in industrial product management required.
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree required
- Basic knowledge of pneumatic systems and / or valve automation and control systems.
- Possess strong business acumen and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiarity with product development methodologies and lifecycle management.
- Proficiency in pricing strategy and business case development.
- Proficiency with excel and experience with Epicor or similar ERP and database tools required.
There is a reason many people join VERSA and stay for decades! We are a family-oriented organization with growth opportunities.
