Product Manager - Open To Relocation

The ideal candidate is an analytical team player who will be responsible for leading a team of high performing individuals who own the entire product lifecycle from strategy to evaluation. You will also work cross-functionally to complete product roadmaps and discover new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Educate customers in making product selections based on their needs, specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Support purchasing as a backup to replenish inventory. (SAP users only)
• Support the development and evaluation of the organization’s sales force (field and inside sales) to achieve established sales and profit goals.
• Prepare supplier reviews
• Develop and maintain deep product expertise
• Review and process Return Purchase Orders, Credits and Debits
• Have a deep understanding of the supply markets, including contact and general costing information.
• Function as internal product expert for both purchasing and sales activities.
• Provide product training / education to sales and purchasing teams
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with external firms
• Establish supplier relationships at all levels, including senior management.
• Responsible for quoting and supporting sales contracts.
• Create goals for inventory objectives in their products
• In conjunction with Outside Sales, contact new and existing customers
• Support buyers and purchasing managers
• Work with sales districts to develop Sales/Marketing Plan
• Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers’ needs and on technical knowledge of product

Qualifications

• Willing to travel 50% or more
• Stainless Steel Experience (Long Steel)
• Sales/Business Development Experience
• Minimum 5 years Experience of Sales/Purchasing