Product Line Manager

About the role

Allient Inc. is currently seeking a Product Line Manager to join our team in Dayton, Ohio! The Product Line Manager is responsible for driving the company's daily activities regarding customers, marketing, sales, training and collaboration with Allient's operational and sales representatives for a particular product line and coordinating with the operations team regarding existing orders and production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day activities of the sales administration team so that the organization's sales force is effectively supported, and all sales transactions are processed efficiently, accurately and economically.
• Works directly with major customers to acquire sales forecast information for operational planning purposes.
• Develops and executes comprehensive marketing plans and programs, both short and long-range, to support the sales and revenue objectives of the organization.
• Track sales leads and opportunities, work projects, review contracts and purchase orders.
• Develops training programs and administers this training to the organization, Allient RSM and the Allient Solution Center groups.
• Researches, analyzes, and monitors financial, technological, and demographic factors to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize the effects of competitive activity.
• Evaluates client requests to determine feasibility of timeframe, customization and cost effectiveness.
• Prepares proposals and quotes for customers, special pricing to be approved by Allient leadership team.
• Presents projections, short-term and long-term goals to determine future product development and future markets.
• Represents company at trade association meetings to promote the company and its products.
• Delivers sales presentations to key clients in coordination with sales representatives.
• Meets with key customers, assists sales representative by maintaining relationships, negotiating & closing deals.
• Develops and manages the sales budget, reports on cost of sales and promotions related to customer activity, when required.
• Hosts customer and corporate visits, including tours, and meeting preparation/actions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Master's Degree highly preferred.
• 5 years' experience in the motion control or power sports industry.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• Moderate level of travel will be required based on need.
• This position requires frequent walking and standing while completing the core responsibilities of this position.