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QPS EMPLOYMENT GROUP Industrial Product Line Manager in PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Industrial Product Line Manager will develop and execute strategies for the industrial product line, analyze market trends and customer needs. Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams through a Stage Gate Process ensuring timely product launches. Manage and direct line extension and line contraction initiatives, along with leading and driving a comprehensive life cycle management process. Industrial Product Line Manager Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Work closely with key marketing, supply chain, and engineering resources focused on creating, qualifying, and positioning products to be sold to industrial channels, internet, independent dealers, rental, contactor and retail channels of distribution - Lead the Stage Gate and Commercialization processes along with product life cycle management - Conduct ongoing product category research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and positioning for both current and future product offerings - Understand the competitive landscape, including pricing, products, strategies, suppliers and product merchandising - Write effective product copy and specifications to be used throughout our sales and marketing collateral - Effectively present product development updates and presentation materials ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: - 2+ years of product management experience launching products sold within industrial, independent dealers, rental or some retail channels of distribution - Proficient with Microsoft suite of products to include PowerPoint, Excel, and Word - Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills - Solid understanding of the competitive landscape within industrial buying environments - Experience within the outdoor power equipment or power tool industry is a plus ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: kenoshapc@qpsemployment.com Apply Online: https://www.qpsemployment.com/job-seekers/search-results/details/job/1338587 This position is listed by a private employment agency. The agency is the legal employer. No fee will be charged of the job applicant.