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Alamo Group Inc. · 4 days ago

Product Manager

Selma, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Alamo Group is a recognized leader in the Agricultural Market, and they are seeking a Product Manager to support their goals of profitability and customer satisfaction. The role involves product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful product launches.

AgricultureAutomotiveManufacturing

Responsibilities

Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings

Continuing to develop knowledge as coordinator for product information, specifications and competitive brands

Integrates business goals into the project scope and deliverables

Identifies and integrates ongoing risk management techniques throughout the program

Deliver product development plan for all new programs and product enhancements. Conduct market research including VoC (voice of the customer) processes and analyze market size, trends, scope, etc. for use in the creation of the product roadmaps and a 5 year product development plan

Lead new product development and product improvements from initial concept stage through production and to obsolescence using the Stage Gate process

Responsible for the development of project plans and leading new product teams to the successful launch of new product introductions achieving all cost, quality and delivery goals

Write product literature, advertising material and press releases

Design layout of sales literature and other sales tools. Approve literature, ad slicks and corporate ads. Coordinate photography for literature

Work trade show booths

Prepare competitive product comparisons to be used as sales and training aids for sales force, customer service and Bush Hog Inc. dealer network

Assist in coordinating and implementation of sales meetings to include training the sales force

Set pricing to meet company revenue and profitability goals. Update price books as needed. Monitor financial performance of products

Constant evaluation and continuous improvement of the Stage Gate process

Resolves questions and problems referring only the most complex issues to higher level

Assist in orientation and training of lower level employees

Perform all other duties as directed by Supervisor

Qualification

Stage Gate ProcessMarket ResearchProject ManagementBusiness AcumenMicrosoft SuiteCommunicationCross-functional Team LeadershipChange ManagementSales Equipment OperationTraining SkillsStrategic DevelopmentVoC ProcessesOrganizational Skills

Required

Able to work safely with respect to self and others

Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills required

Have strong strategically development skills

Able to lead by example and have the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without formal authority

Able to plan, and prioritize with strong organizational skills

Able to create schedule and project timeline, track deliverables and meet deadlines

Able to travel locally and nationally up to 25% of the time and as needed

Able to lift, carry, push or pull trade show displays (up to 50lbs) alone or with assistance

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture or similar required

Project Management experience leading cross-functional teams and utilizing a Stage Gate process in the development of new products required

3+ year's job related experience required

Preferred

Database skills preferred

Technical background preferred

Experience with agricultural products preferred

Knowledge of Alamo Group products preferred

Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent preferred

Familiarity of formalized VoC (Voice of Customer) processes

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match

Profit-Sharing

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays

Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Training and Development Programs

Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs

And much more!

Company

Alamo Group Inc.

Since 1969, Alamo Group has been a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution, and service of high-quality equipment for vegetation management, infrastructure maintenance.

Founded in 1969

Seguin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees