Product Line Manager I

Position Summary

The Product Manager supports a comprehensive product strategy from product conception through the entire life cycle for a single product line typically within a small division of a product group. The Product Line Manager is responsible for driving sales and margin growth for the product category within the division.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the product line (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) for a defined portfolio of products to drive sales and margin expansion
• Responsible for the assigned product line (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) for a defined portfolio of products that consists of industry regulated aviation and ground fuel filtration to drive sales and margin expansion
• Develop and manage the product portfolio strategy
• Ownership of the product life cycle
• Management of the product portfolio
• Develop product value propositions and be accountable for new product launches
• Support Customer Segmentation
• Maintains competitive market position by monitoring competitors' position, action and products
• Maintain product literature, catalogs, technical bulletins, etc.
• Attend customer visits, sales conferences, trade shows, as required.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree, preferably in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Business discipline. MBA desired
• Minimum Four (4) years product management experience
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office applications and Salesforce effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, draw conclusions, and make sound recommendations

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

BENEFIT & RETIREMENT PLANS

• Parker Offers Competitive Benefit Programs, Including Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. ("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")