Product Manager, Asphalt Paver

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product definition and roadmap for asphalt pavers in North America — define market requirements, write product specifications, and drive adoption through SANY's global product development process.
• Conduct ongoing competitive benchmarking, competitor's pricing, features, dealer positioning, and customer perception.
• Monitor market trends, customer feedback, and emerging requirements across highway, municipal, and commercial paving segments.
• Develop and deliver product training programs for SANY's North American dealer network.
• Create sales tools, product collateral, and technical documentation that help dealers position and sell SANY pavers effectively.
• Support dealers during key sales opportunities — customer demos, spec-in processes, and major project pursuits.
• Work with the sales team to develop channel strategy for asphalt pavers, identifying dealer gaps, target geographies, and priority customer segments.
• Support the launch of new paver models in North America, coordinating across product, service, and marketing teams.
• Represent SANY in industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the asphalt paving industry in a product management, product marketing, applications engineering, or dealer support role.
• Deep familiarity with asphalt paver products, machine operation principles, key specifications, and how contractors evaluate and select equipment.
• Strong understanding of the North American paving contractor market, how projects are won, how equipment decisions are made, and who the key players are in the industry.
• Excellent communication skills — able to present to customers, dealers, and senior leadership with equal confidence.
• Willingness to travel as needed, including visits to SANY's headquarters and R&D facilities in China; expected to be present at SANY America's Peachtree City, GA office every two months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in both highway/DOT paving and commercial/municipal paving segment.
• OEM experience within asphalt paving or road construction equipment.
• Experience supporting dealer networks and global product platforms.
• Experience working with an international OEM entering or expanding in the North American market.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic product planning and execution.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to translate needs into product features.
• Innovative thinking and continuous improvement orientation.
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Financial and commercial acumen related to pricing, margins, and lifecycle profitability.