Product Manager, Sensors

Pension scheme Good development opportunities Employee discounts Attractive remuneration system Work-life integration Health initiatives Flexible working hours Mobile working

This Product Manager role is for Industrial and OEM Sensor products. Primary products are industrial pressure transmitters, but may also include temperature, level and flow technologies.  Primary industries served include Industrial Machines (OEM), Off-Highway Vehicles, Oil & Gas and Chemical as well as General Distribution. Experience in one or more of these industries is a must. Creates and executes business plans to increase revenue and profit for assigned portfolio Monitors market and competitors, analyzes offerings, and develops competitive sales strategies Generates product forecasts and monitors booking and sales to support decision making Determines competitive pricing levels and target MSRP Develops product positioning and works with Marketing Communications to insure the technical accuracy of all collateral, incl. sales presentations, web content, product brochures, and catalog Produces or provides technical papers, literature, and training material as required Recommends and participates in trade shows Participates in sales efforts as the product expert with the direct sales team, reps, and distributors and in doing so develops new market opportunities and customers Develops the skills of the Sales team by providing product training as required Acts as a central liaison and knowledge expert for product issues and provides product support for internal and external customersSupports Engineering and Manufacturing Operations as required to resolve all issues in order to ensure successful order fulfilment Gathers the voice of the customer for new products/markets/applications and for improving competitive positioning in existing markets Supports product development from initial design through prototype and final marketplace introduction Manages product lifecycle including the preparation of market launches and product retirements

B.S. in relevant Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical preferred) 5+ years of process industry experience Experience in one or more in the following industries: Industrial Machines (OEM), Off-Highway Vehicles, Oil & Gas, Chemical, and General Distribution Ability to work and communicate with all job classifications from direct manufacturing through senior management, including customers Excellent written and oral communication skills Command of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel with some exposure to ERP systems a plus Understanding of general Engineering and Manufacturing processes and practices Strong mechanical aptitude Ability to manage small projects while handling day-to-day tasks Self-motivated and able to investigate, listen and make decisions based on data presented on new topics not previously known; ability and interest in taking “Product and Customer Ownership” Some travel required