Avtron is seeking to hire a Product Manager who will support the Load Bank product lines. The Product Manager will be responsible for developing strategies to drive sales and improve margins.  The candidate will evaluate opportunities, prioritize and forecast new products, analyze market trends and competitive activity, and perform voice of customer and other research.  Additional responsibilities are described below.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position Responsibilities:                                                                                                                               

• Develop and execute product segment strategies to drive sales and improve margin
• Create a 5-year new product roadmap by identifying new product opportunities, evaluating sales potential, and development resources required
• Develop product specifications for new product opportunities
• Analyze market trends, technologies, competitors, customer base, channels of distribution, market size, and industry information
• Develop of unit forecasts and financial forecasts for assigned lines
• Serve as a resource to sales during field visits and customer meetings
• Lead voice of customer research to identify new product and product improvement opportunities.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking activities and provide analysis to the organization
• Analyze sales and other relevant data to identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Lead new product development projects, create development schedules, and delivery projects on time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education:        A 4-year degree is required, preferably in a business or engineering field.

Experience:       3-5 years of directly related professional level experience.  Should have shown significant technical proficiency, potential for planning, good judgment, willingness to accept responsibility, and the ability to communicate, follow through, and give technical direction.  Requires thorough knowledge of the principles and concepts of new product development, product management, and customer.

Specific Skills: 

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows software – Power Point, Excel, Word, Access & Outlook
• Solid organizational and interpersonal skills and leadership abilities