Product Manager, Trace Gas Analyzers

• Provide leadership in the evaluation of new product concepts and ideas, new product development projects, setting product requirements and specifications, prioritizing features and coordinating focus groups and beta testing
• Develop product line financials
• Identify new applications for product lines and facilitate expansion of current markets
• Analyze potential partner relationships for products
• Lead the efforts to ensure smooth and effective development
• Communicate vision and direction to the development teams
• Communicate short and long term business goals, including financial goals, and influence product development to support and impact those goals
• Provide management with updates on the performance results, trends, analysis of future opportunities and risks, and marketplace benchmarks
• Oversee the product launch process including market position, pricing and promotion
• Work with members of the Sales Science Team to provide direction for promotional and technical materials, sales aids, product presentations, and training materials
• Assist in organizing objectives, strategies, and plans for exhibitions
• Interface with all other departments in the company and play a leadership role in product development projects, marketing activities, and product line support
• Generate regular reports on overall portfolio performance and metrics
• Act as the messenger of the market from the outside-in to the rest of the organization
• Establish and maintain relationships with installed base and potential new customers
• Conduct market research for adjacent spaces and gather market information
• Keep a finger on the pulse of our competition, and develop strategies and tactics to reduce the threat
• Work with Science and Support and Sales Science Teams to provide training as needed for internal staff and distributors
• Develop and maintain necessary scientific and instrument experience to be proficient and stay current on assigned product line(s)
• Read journal articles, newsletters, product literature and other sources
• The position will involve moderate international and domestic travel, group presentations, and scientific meetings
• Other job-related duties as assigned

• M.S. in biological or environmental sciences or related field
• Business coursework and/or MBA preferred but not necessary
• Marketing, scientific, engineering, and product management: Five years or more proven experience working in science, engineering, product marketing, product development, technical sales and/or technical support in an analytical environment
• Technical: Understanding and practical experience in atmospheric monitoring, plant physiology, agronomy, ecology, environmental sciences or related field
• Understanding of techniques and working knowledge of instrumentation fundamental to the relevant scientific discipline(s)
• Experience, interest, and aptitude in applying scientific skills in a business environment
• Record of using qualitative and quantitative data to prioritize and drive decision-making
• Metrics-driven: Strong analytical skills with ability to absorb and process large amounts of data into actionable information
• Pragmatic Marketing Certification or familiarity a plus
• Demonstrated excellence in both verbal and written communications
• Excellent people and management skills to interact with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams and third parties
• Curious and comfortable holding professional conversations with target buyers and users
• Proven team leadership skills and service to team members
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and while managing multiple detailed projects effectively
• High ethics, integrity, honesty, and patience
• Able to travel (US and international up to 20%)

Pragmatic Marketing Certification or familiarity a plus