Product Line Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate current product development pipeline and further refine the CCE road map.
• Lead business case development by establishing end user needs and market acceptance.
• Establish requirements documents for new products (specifications, components, features, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to establish pricing models, programs, and financial measurements for new products.
• Support technical teams in development of owner’s manuals and other end user collateral.
• Gather voice of customer and act as the voice of customer during product development.
• Develop the market research strategy.
• Develop strategies for increasing market share and maximizing sales.
• Absist the Sales Department with identifying market opportunities and program strategy development.
• Participate in corporate trade shows to promote KIOTI products and increase brand awareness.
• Create internal and external training materials as needed.
• Provide product competitive analysis on all aspects of the business (strategy, pricing, programming, etc.).
• Maintain the product pricing and option configurations strategy.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed.
• Manage new product development process across multiple departments.
• Coordinate the setup of tests on completed implements installed on various models and analyze results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5-7 years of related business experience in the construction equipment industry.
• 3-5 years of experience in product development, engineering, or product marketing.
• Advanced capability with various software packages, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to independently plan and prioritize multiple projects with attention to detail and work collaboratively across functional areas.