Hydraulic Product Manager - Cyclone Hydraulics™

Overview

Price Engineering, a SunSource company, specializes in engineered custom products and solutions in hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, and electrical systems. The Cyclone Hydraulics Product Manager manages the entire product‑line life cycle—from design and manufacturing to marketing and sales—working closely with SunSource sales teams, approved distributors, and direct customers worldwide. The role also collaborates with engineering on product design and application, researches competitive technologies, gathers customer requirements, guides product improvements, and evaluates supply‑chain options. Cyclone Hydraulics™ features a patented reservoir that can reduce hydraulic reservoir size by up to 90%, offering smaller space requirements and lower weight for OEMs across a range of flow capacities (8–100 GPM) and material configurations (Nylon and Steel).

Responsibilities

• Product Management
  • Manage the Cyclone Hydraulics product platform across North America and abroad, including sales literature, pricing, manufacturing, and logistics.
  • Partner with SunSource sales and global distribution to target product solutions for key industries through training webinars and targeted marketing.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective suppliers that can add design and logistics value to the product line.
  • Monitor global competition and steer the product line toward long‑term growth and profitability.
• Sales Best Practice
  • Document all sales activities in the company CRM platform.
  • Create sales proposals based on customer requirements.
  • Follow up with the sales team to close opportunities.
  • Develop strategic plans for expanding into target markets and geographies.
  • Assist in preparing export‑ready products and services.
• Communication
  • Report on sales growth, profitability, and market share regularly.
  • Encourage engineering and sales team members to share information, emphasizing each member’s contribution to overall goals.
  • Participate actively with the team through listening, coaching, and mentoring.

Experience, Education, and Skills

• 2‑ or 4‑year engineering or technical degree preferred; fluid‑power certification is a plus.
• Business degree with background in mechanical equipment and/or machinery is desirable.
• 5+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer, Application Engineer, or Product Marketing Manager in fluid power or a related field.
• Demonstrated regular interaction with customers throughout the sales process.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and typical office software.

Key Competencies

• Accountability – aligns personal responsibilities with organizational goals.
• Integrity – acts honestly and responsibly.
• Interpersonal Relationships – considers the impact of words and actions on others and maintains composure under pressure.
• Energy – sustains high activity and productivity levels.
• Drive for Results – pursues excellence and continuous improvement.
• Coaching – provides specific, confidence‑building feedback to develop others.
• Customer Focus – meets internal and external customer needs with satisfaction.
• Planning and Organizing – sets priorities, goals, and timetables for maximum productivity.
• Technical Expertise – applies and enhances specialized knowledge to serve customers effectively.