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The successful candidate will have had experience in all aspects of Product Management and Product Development.
The Product Manager is responsible for:
- Conducting research and analysis to identify new product and market opportunities
- Managing new product development process from inception to market
- Coordinate with other departments: Design; Manufacturing; Marketing, Sales and Training for introduction of finished product
- Collaborating with marketing personnel to develop integrated marketing programs
- Managing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers, dealers and customers
- Providing on-going product line support (e.g., training, product recommendations, etc.) for sales team and end users
- Collaborating with other Product Managers to co-promote across product lines
- Growing the financial success of the product line
Qualifications:
- Strong creative, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, merchandising, procurement or related field or equivalent experience (at least six years in a purchasing or merchandising environment with decision-making responsibility)
- Proven track record and success in a purchasing or merchandising environment
- Experience with industrial equipment and processes such as casting, lasers and rapid prototype equipment a plus.
- Investigative, curious personality that is driven to know the market and understand the competitive environment.
The Company:
Rio Grande, one of New Mexico's largest private companies, is a growing, 65-year-old manufacturer/distributor with thousands of valued customers worldwide. We're a principle-based company with a highly-evolved team-based environment where the corporate hierarchy has been all but eliminated. In addition to a unique work environment, we offer flexible hours and excellent benefits. And to add to your quality
of life, New Mexico offers magnificent scenery, rich culture and art, excellent skiing and more than 320 days of sunshine a year! |
